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In this installment, Steven John, sitting in for host Tom Crann, and Dr. Jon Hallberg confront the problem of physician burnout.

Surveys and research indicate the doctor shortage, an increase in patients from the Affordable Care Act, and more interaction with insurance companies, among other factors, are contributing to a rise in physician burnout.

Dr. Hallberg discusses what this means for our health care system and how burnout can be prevented.

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A growing elderly population and the demands of the Affordable Care Act are putting new stresses on doctors and contributing to an increase in physician burnout.

In this installment, Stephen John, sitting in for host Tom Crann, and Dr. Jon Hallberg confront the problem of physician burnout.

Surveys and research indicate that the doctor shortage, an increase in patients from the affordable care act, and more interaction with insurance companies, among other factors, are contributing to a rise in physician burnout.

Dr. Hallberg discusses what this means for our health care system and how burnout can be combatted.

Hallberg's Picture of Health: Avoiding physician burnout

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