More than half of our healthcare workers say they are burned out. Strained from working day after day under extreme stress, many are leaving the profession entirely. This, in turn, deepens the workforce shortage. Patients find it harder to get care, prices go up, and the whole healthcare system suffers.

Our own Sheetal Shah, Sr. VP, Commercial, talked to clinician advocate Janae Sharp, founder of Sharp Index, and Stanford University surgeon Dr. Kristan Staudenmayer to hear their insights on how healthcare executives can create the environment for real change.

Key Takeaways

• Burnout is a significant issue in the healthcare system, driven by a sense of being overworked and undervalued, and it can have negative consequences on the quality of care that patient receive.
• While stigma still keeps many from seeking support, it is becoming more acceptable to speak openly about it.
• Successful programs to help front-line workers are the ones that involve them in the decision-making process.