Industry News – May 2026
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US Doctors Still Bouncing Back from COVID-19 Era Burnout
Health Exec – New AMA data from nearly 19,000 physicians across 38 states show burnout fell to 41.9% in 2025, down from pandemic-era peaks, while job satisfaction held steady at 77%.
Physician Compensation Up 3% in 2025
Today’s Hospitalist – US doctors reported about 3% pay increases in 2025, outpacing inflation, with some specialties earning over $500K.
The Race for Relevance: Medscape Most Popular Specialties for Doctors Report 2026
Medscape – Medscape’s 2026 report finds sharp divides in physician outlook, with procedure-heavy fields more optimistic than primary care.
Nearly Half of US Hospital Markets Entirely Controlled by 1 or 2 Health Systems
Fierce Healthcare – A KFF analysis finds 47% of U.S. metro areas’ inpatient hospital markets are controlled by one or two systems, with 97% deemed highly concentrated by federal standards.
