CLINICIAN BURNOUT – Supporting Healthcare Business Leaders

Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMMS) Market Insights Report (May 2024)

Burnout Levels

49% of clinicians report high or extreme burnout (6–10 on a 10-point scale).
Only 2% say they feel no burnout at all.
67% feel emotionally drained and physically exhausted.
68% say their work is not adequately recognized.
64% report increased cynicism and skepticism about their impact.

Organizational Size Impact

80% of clinicians at organizations under $1B revenue feel unappreciated, vs. 50% at larger systems.
Only 25% of MDs/DOs report emotional detachment vs. 49% of other roles.

Leadership Disconnect

63% of leaders say their org invests in tech to reduce admin burden—but only 28% of clinicians agree.
58% of leaders say mental health resources are offered—but only 28% of clinicians agree.
17% of respondents say their org is doing nothing to address burnout.

Technology

70% say EHR optimization (user-friendly interfaces, customizable dashboards) is “very/extremely helpful.”
54% find ambient clinical intelligence helpful.
45% find workflow automation helpful.
79% in large orgs (> $1B revenue) find ambient clinical intelligence tools useful vs. 48% in small orgs.
71% in integrated/multi-hospital systems rate AI-powered documentation helpful vs. 51% in single facilities.
50% of non-Epic users find AI staff-scheduling tools helpful vs. 25% of Epic users.
6% of for-profit clinicians rate telehealth platforms as helpful vs. 24% in not-for-profit.

Personal Strategies

Clinician Demands

64% want more staff hired.
59% want tech investment.
55% want team restructuring to practice at top of license.
In large orgs (≥2,500 employees): 74% want tech investment and 78% want more staff.

Job Selection Drivers

83% say the ability to make a positive difference is the top non-monetary factor when choosing an employer.

Source: HIMSS Market Insights, May 2024, survey of 100 clinicians and clinical leaders