HRS Survey: Our Most Current EP Workforce Assessment

From the most recent Heart Rhythm Society Electrophysiology Workforce Survey (pdf), co-authored by yours truly:

The median work week for physician respondents was 60 hours, with 41% of physicians working 50–60 hours per week and 29% working 61–75 hours per week. There was no significant difference in work hours based on a physician’s credentials, demographics or geographic location. Age was only a differentiator for people older than 65 who have trimmed their hours to 40–50 hours per week. For every respondent age-range queried, the volume of work over the next five years was expected to increase. Of respondents over 60 years of age, 23% expect to retire in the next five years.

Lots of interesting stats, but the data in this survey were collected well before our new health care reform had passed.

-Wes

Link to the HeartRhythm article.