Physician Attrition Rates Rise: The Hidden Crisis In Health Care
America’s physician shortage is no longer a distant projection. It is happening now, steadily, one resignation, early retirement, and practice closure at a time.
- January 1,2026 | ISSN 1940-6967
- The National Association Of Medical Doctors
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In This Issue
- Physician Attrition Rates Rise: The Hidden Crisis In Health Care
- Beyond Triple Therapy: Next Steps For Resistant Hypertension
- Gabapentin Under Scrutiny: 2025 Data Challenged Risk Profile
- Why Physician Autonomy Is A Growing Flashpoint
- Why Doctors Struggle With Treating Friends & Family
- 10 Medical Residency Trends
- Should The FDA Require 'Clinical Licensure' of AI Tools For Doctors?
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