Some 50% of U.S. physicians suffer, have suffered, or will suffer from burnout. Think about that. When you consider how pivotal physicians are to the delivery of healthcare, the fact that so many struggle with the emotional exhaustion, cynicism and loss of purpose that define burnout is shocking.
This is an issue whose time has come. Physician burnout deeply affects patient safety, clinical quality and cost. Any health system that thrives in this time of disruption and continuous change will have to address this epidemic. Being a high-performance organization—and certainly a Best Places to Work organization—means making sure physicians are aligned, engaged and healthy.
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Quint has been in the healthcare field for more than 30 years and spends much of his time creating and sharing best practices with hundreds of healthcare professionals each month. A frequent keynoter at national and organization events, he regularly meets with healthcare leaders around the country at client engagements. Studer Group is excited to feature Quint as a keynote for Studer Conferences.