Hospitalists report working more hours, seeing more patients

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitalists have been working more hours per week, according to a new report from Medscape. Despite this, some hospitalists reported their income decreased.

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In July, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the availability of an estimated $103 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding over a three-year period to reduce burnout and promote mental health among the healthcare workforce.