According to survey results from the
* 20% plan to reduce their patient load.
* 13% plan to take positions without active patient care.
* 11% plan to retire.
* 78% report a shortage of primary care physicians.
* 60% would not recommend medicine as a career.
The problem is significant for employers, as primary care docs are viewed as the linchpin for improving employees' overall health. In fact,
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