Sustainability

Pearl of the Week: Saving time reduces turnover

Understand the cost of replacing a departing physician.

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STEPS Forward Pearl of the Week

It’s essential to be able to make the business case for timesaving measures—after all, saving time saves money. If supported by an organization’s leadership, some simple strategies can reduce burnout, improve culture, and reduce physician turnover. Replacing a physician who leaves can cost two to three times their salary.

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