In this episode, Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker’s Healthcare shares a follow up on the emergency medicine slots not filled during Match Week and physicians and their administrators not seeing eye to eye on retirement.
Summary
Molly Gamble on the Effects of COVID-19 on Healthcare
Molly Gamble, Vice President of Editorial at Becker's Healthcare, recently discussed the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare in a podcast episode. In the episode, she talks about the lack of resources and attention given to boarding issues in EDs and the disconnect between physicians and their administrators on retirement plans.
Emergency Medicine Slots Not Filled During Match Week
Gamble along with Dr. Chris King, the president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, discussed the issue of emergency medicine slots not being filled during Match Week. According to them, this is due to a lack of resources and attention given to boarding issues in EDs. Many patients end up staying for hours, if not days, in the EDs due to a lack of available beds in the hospital.
Physicians and Administrators Not Seeing Eye to Eye on Retirement
In the podcast, Gamble also talked about a survey conducted by Jackson Physician Search that found a disconnect between physicians and their administrators on retirement plans. The survey indicated that physicians have different expectations for their retirement than their bosses or administrators assume. This difference in perception can create a gap in communication, making it difficult for physicians to plan their retirement.
Physician Shortage in the US
Gamble highlighted the fact that the physician shortage in the US has been caused by more physicians in their 40s working part-time and more physicians in their 60s retiring. The decrease in the number of physician work hours compared to the size of the population has led to a shortage of physicians, making it difficult to provide quality healthcare to everyone.
Gamble's insights on the effects of COVID-19 and other issues in healthcare are valuable for healthcare providers, administrators, and patients who want to stay informed about the latest developments in the industry.
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This episode aired on 03/24/2023 and can be listened here.
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