How the right technology can be key to solving physician burnout

Neurologist burnout is caused by a variety of reasons, including, but not limited to provider shortages, covering multiple hospitals simultaneously, and increasing demand for emergency stroke care. Among neurologists specifically, the shortage is only expected to get worse -- projected to increase by 19% by 2025. The human and financial cost of this burnout can be felt at all levels of healthcare. It's estimated that the U.S. healthcare system alone spends $4.6 billion (£3.0 billion British pounds) per year on burnout caused by physician shortages, physician turnover, and expenses to effectively hire and train replacements. Worse yet, this growing problem can also greatly increase the number of medical errors and compromise the overall care of patients. Fortunately, emerging technologies can help reduce many of the burdens leading to burnout among those working in neurology.