Episode 135: The Employed-Physician Well-Being Gap

In Episode 135 of Doctor’s Wealth and Wellness, “The Employed-Physician Well-Being Gap,” Norm Wright addresses 2026 survey findings that employed physicians report heavier workloads, more administrative burden, and worse well-being than independent peers, with a rising share considering fewer hours or an earlier exit. He offers three strategies that stay inside a doctor’s control: draw and keep one clear workload boundary for a month (such as no inbox after a set hour on non-call nights or on...