Healthcare Industry Surveys

Healthcare provider compensation: 5 data-driven statistics from 1,400-plus searches

Average starting salaries for new physicians remain at ~$400,000; nurse practitioner starting salaries grew to $180,000 as healthcare seeks APPs to fill in staffing gaps Demand for healthcare providers exceeds the current supply. That’s been the trend for several years now and shows no sign of slowing. Shortage estimates vary somewhat, but they all remain high. Both the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) project shortages in excess of 80,000 physicians over the next decade. That’s according to a recent report by AMN Healthcare, formerly known as Merritt Hawkins. The company provides a range of services supporting healthcare organizations, including staffing services such as recruiting searches for providers. This work has provided them with a solid data set to calculate benchmarks for starting salaries, bonuses, and other financial incentives healthcare employers have set to help attract new providers to their organization. This edition […]

How long does it take for a healthcare employer to fill a provider vacancy?

It takes about three months to fill a provider vacancy at a median cost of roughly $16,000 per search; another three to four months are required to complete credentialing The time it takes to fill open vacancies for provider positions continues to edge longer as demand for physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) remains high. That’s our observation after reviewing a new report titled the “2025 Physician and Provider Recruitment Benchmarking Report” by AAPPR. The report is based on data for the calendar year 2024. It includes responses from 128 healthcare organizations that provided data on some 15,000 searches. The data lean toward larger organizations, as more than half of the responding organizations were from multi-hospital or integrated health delivery systems. Even so, the report provides the most current and comprehensive data available at the moment. It’s a practical tool for healthcare employers trying to understand the cost and time […]

27 healthcare statistics and benchmarks summarizing the recruiting challenges in 2025

Medicine is still a calling, but recruiting providers is twice as hard today; as many as 1,300 new employers vie for the same talent pool by Intelliworx If you want to solve a problem, then you’ve got to spend a lot of time understanding it. That’s why we invest a lot of effort into pouring over healthcare industry surveys and studies. We’ve even fielded one or two of our own. More recently, we filtered through several dozen reports looking for statistics and benchmarks that summarize the healthcare recruiting challenges facing the community. Below is a tidy list of such statistics that are organized around these categories: General healthcare labor statistics Provider recruiting and retention statistics Rural healthcare recruiting statistics Healthcare compensation and benefits statistics Nursing recruiting and retention statistics General healthcare labor statistics 1. U.S. healthcare will be short 86,000 physicians by 2036 The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) […]

Why are rural areas losing independent healthcare providers?

A myriad of challenges, such as the economics of reimbursement, burnout and growing administrative burdens, add to the complications of running an independent medical practice by Intelliworx Rural areas have lost 2,500 independent physicians during a five-year period from 2019 to 2024. At the same time, the number of physician-owned practices in rural areas dropped by 3,300. That’s according to a new data analysis by the Physicians Advocacy Institute and Avalere, a healthcare consultancy. The researchers examined changes in location data in the IQVIA OneKey database during the period. The database contains a practice location that corresponds to a physician’s National Provider Identifier (NPI). The study revealed the following findings: The volume of independent rural physicians declined by 43%; The volume of independent medical practices declined by 42%; The market share of independent rural physicians fell from 42% to 25%; The market share of independent medical practices declined from 58% […]

New survey finds healthcare talent woes spreading to leadership

Recruiting and retention challenges extend beyond providers: 74% of healthcare leaders polled said they have been approached with a new job offer recently; nearly half plan to leave in the next 12 months by Intelliworx Healthcare facilities are already facing an uphill battle in attracting and retaining providers. Now it seems that the challenge is extending to the leadership ranks in healthcare as well. That’s according to a new survey by B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions, a subsidiary of AMN Healthcare. The survey polled 588 healthcare professionals in leadership roles and spelled out the findings in a report titled 2025 Healthcare Leadership Trends. The survey found that while most (79%) are generally satisfied with their positions, nearly half (46%) of healthcare leaders surveyed plan to leave their current role in the next 12 months. Further, more than 6 in 10 respondents (65%) said they plan to leave in a 3–5-year window. The […]

Physician Frustration Mounts Over Denied Treatments [Healthcare Innovation]

Physician Frustration Mounts Over Denied Insurance Claims [Healthcare Innovation]

A recent Intelliworx survey reveals that healthcare providers are increasingly frustrated by insurance companies that override medical decisions, with 74% reporting that insurers decline to cover prescribed treatments at least occasionally. Over a third say it happens frequently. Nearly half of respondents said the time and effort required to gain coverage is too demanding, and 20% expressed strong dissatisfaction with the process. While some providers feel supported by their employers, half believe more could be done to ease the burden of dealing with insurance demands. Alarmingly, nearly 4 in 10 have considered leaving the profession due to these mounting pressures. Read the full article here: The Burden of Treatment Denials on Health Care Providers [Healthcare Innovation]

Treatment Denials Put Strain on Healthcare Providers

Treatment Claim Denials Put Strain on Healthcare Providers [Medical Economics]

Healthcare providers are increasingly burdened by insurance treatment denials, which delay patient care and fuel administrative overload. From time-consuming appeals to unclear approval criteria, physicians face growing frustration and burnout, all while patient trust and outcomes hang in the balance. Many are now calling for policy reform and greater transparency from payers to ease the strain and refocus on care delivery. Read the full article here: The Burden of Treatment Denials on Health Care Providers (Medical Economics)

Stuck in the middle: studies show growing tension between providers and payers

A growing body of data articulates the frustration healthcare providers have with payers over the growing complications caused by claim denials and prior authorizations by Intelliworx Some 44% of healthcare providers have considered leaving their position as a result of the claim denials. That’s according to a still new survey of 211 U.S.-based healthcare providers we recently published (downloadable PDF version here). Unfortunately, our survey is not an isolated example. Over the last 12 months or so, several other studies have drawn similar conclusions and three of those studies follow below. 1. Providers are “caught in the middle” as denials increase Nearly three quarters (73%) of respondents surveyed by Experian Health said “claim denials are increasing.” More astonishingly, the number jumped dramatically from 42% when compared to the same survey the company fielded two years prior. Even when claims are approved, providers aren’t done as 67% say payers are taking […]

The one thing 116 healthcare providers would change about health insurance [verbatim]

In their own words, providers say health insurance companies deny treatments they’ve prescribed to patients too often – here’s what they would change if they could by Intelliworx More than 4 in 10 healthcare providers surveyed have considered quitting their jobs over the burden insurance sometimes places on their daily work. That’s according to a survey of providers we commissioned and published last month. The findings characterized the frustration providers have with payers over claim denials. It’s a concerning statistic given the prolonged shortage of providers that continues to challenge the healthcare community: “Given the persistent and prolonged shortage of healthcare talent, this could be an opportunity for savvy employers to stand out among rivals,” said Patrick Youngblood, DBA, SPHR. “Those who are willing and able to find creative solutions to ease the strain providers face in complying with payer demands could be a boost to provider recruiting and retention.” While we offered several suggestions […]

Healthcare providers express frustration with payers over denied treatments [survey]

Providers chafe when insurance companies second guess their medical decisions; 74% indicate it happens frequently; 45% say it takes too much time; 44% have considered quitting over the demands these engagements add to their jobs by Intelliworx When healthcare insurers deny treatments it can derail a healthcare provider’s day. Suddenly, they are thrust into a forum where they have to justify their medical decisions. Many providers say this happens too frequently and takes up too much time. That’s according to a new survey of 211 U.S.-based healthcare providers published by Intelliworx. Respondents were solicited through an independent survey panel between January 30, 2025, and February 4, 2025. The survey may well serve as a call to action for healthcare employers as well. While many providers say their employers are supportive, there is a substantial percentage who say employers could do more to help them manage this challenge. What’s more, the […]

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