Great American Physician Survey

“Probably one of the best decision's that I made, which has allowed me to continue to enjoy medical practice, was borne out of necessity.”

“I feel more alone than ever in trying to care for my patients properly.”

“No matter what I do, I simply make sure my career does not infringe on personal time.”

“I am excited every day I work and look forward to continuing to remain active in medicine as long as I can provide high-quality care.”

“The privilege of being able to develop meaningful relationships with patients and help them live healthy, productive lives is a unique and wonderful quality of practicing medicine.”

“I put care before profits.”

“Despite all the trials and tribulations of practicing in the present healthcare delivery environment, I still feel my life is validated by being a physician.”

Learn about the U.S. physicians who responded to the 2019 Great American Physician Survey.

Strategies to help solo practice physicians step away from the office for a vacation, medical leave, or unexpected emergencies.

The U.S. physicians who responded to the 2018 Great American Physician Survey shared their attitudes towards their personal and professional lives.

Learn about the 1,187 U.S. physicians who responded to the 2018 Great American Physician Survey. 

Readers weigh-in on how they would change healthcare including removing the government and insurances companies from the picture.

As part of our annual Great American Physician Survey, we asked physicians about the healthcare issues worrying them the most.

More than 40 percent of physicians give the Trump administration an “F” in healthcare thus far. What has led to these tough grades?

Part-time employment can afford physicians greater work-life balance and a reprieve from burnout. Here's how to successfully transition.

Physicians continue to be bothered by government regulations and third-party interference; many give Trump administration an F thus far.

If you're starting to feel physically ill over the 2016 Presidential election and are worried about who will win, one physician knows what you have.

Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton? Many physicians are having a hard time picking either and healthcare isn't the reason why.

The 2016 Great American Physician Survey tells us that physicians still like being physicians, even if the job is more stressful and less lucrative.

The complete results to this year's Great American Physician Survey and more, revealing just where physicians stand with the profession of medicine in 2016.

Direct primary care practices are growing in popularity, according to this year's GAP Survey. Why is that the case?

You've seen Trump vs Clinton. The Pearls podcast looks at another debate: Should the Affordable Care Act be repealed or not?

The Great American Physician Survey reveals that doctors find their profession more stressful and less lucrative than in the past.

In response to dramatically higher copays and deductibles, patients and their physicians are using technology to find the best prices for healthcare.

Ask physicians about the ACA this election season and you'll find many don't think they are better off than they were four years ago.

Rising patient deductibles and cost sharing not only hurts patients, but also can put pressures on medical practices to manage their revenue cycle.

The results of the 2016 Great American Physician (GAP) survey are revealing; most physicians don't have enough time for their personal life.

Studies show that choosing to view challenging situations in a positive light actually improves your mood. Here are our suggestions to get started.

Physicians are experiencing frustration with federal quality care programs that tie patient satisfaction to physician compensation.