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Oncologists transitioning to industry roles—a significant trend seen in recent years that may have profound implications for patient care. A recent JCO Oncology Practice study reveals a surprising shift in the field of oncology. It suggests that a significant 20% of US oncologists transitioned away from patient-facing roles between 2015 and 2022. To ascertain this, researchers tapped into the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ national provider database. This database helped identify oncologists who ceased billing during the specified period, marking their shift away from direct patient care. From the 16,870 oncologists examined, 21% had moved away from patient-facing roles by 2022. Interestingly, these included oncologists specializing in hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, gynecologic oncology, and surgical oncology. Attrition rates differed based on experience level, with oncologists having over 30 years of experience showing a notably higher attrition rate (45%) than those with less than 30 years (11%). Diving further, the researchers conducted a subanalysis on oncologists who left patient-facing roles. Their data reveals that 26% of these oncologists transitioned to pharmaceutical and biotechnology roles. Additionally, this move towards industry roles correlated with previous receipt of industry funding, pointing towards a possible link between industry funding and career shifts. This […]

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has just disclosed an enlightening study titled, “Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Burnout & Stress Among U.S. Nurses.” The study provides a stark look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the U.S. nursing workforce, leading to stress, burnout, and a disturbing decline in their numbers. The groundbreaking research has unveiled that approximately 100,000 registered nurses (RNs) exited the workforce during the pandemic, primarily due to stress, burnout, and retirements. A staggering 610,388 RNs reported plans to leave by 2027 for similar reasons. Particularly alarming is the high proportion of younger nurses, under 40 years of age, who share these intentions. In total, about one-fifth of RNs across the nation are predicted to depart the health care workforce. Moreover, the study revealed that 62% of nurses had to shoulder a heavier workload during the pandemic. A significant portion reported feeling emotionally drained, burned out, and even at the end of their tether. These feelings were notably more pronounced among nurses with 10 or fewer years of experience, leading to an overall 3.3% drop in the U.S. nursing workforce within the last two years. Licensed practical/vocational nurses, who […]

According to an exclusive poll of healthcare professionals worldwide, patients receive the best care in the emergency room between 6 a.m. and noon. The survey respondents were given four multiple-choice options — between midnight and 6 a.m., 6 a.m. to noon, noon to 6 p.m., and 6 p.m. to midnight — and 41% said that between 6 a.m. and noon is prime time for the best ER care.