03/27/2026
According to a survey of more than 6,800 nursing professional, nearly 40% of RNs plan to retire or leave their jobs in the next five years. "The health care labor market is constricting, and the supply of qualified clinical staff is expected to shrink further over the next several years," writes Medical Economics Managing Editor Todd Shryock. "In this environment, the physician’s role as an employer is just as critical as their role as a healer." Shryock writes that while hospitals have scale, private practices offer agency, culture, and a human-centric career journey—things clinical candidates crave. Be sure to read the full report at: https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/how-private-practices-can-outmaneuver-hospitals-to-hire-the-best-talent