In this compelling LinkedIn article, Dr. Marcelo Hochman warns that America’s physician pipeline is collapsing under the weight of burnout, administrative burdens, and restrictive employment practices. With a projected shortage of up to 124,000 doctors by 2034, he outlines the systemic barriers driving doctors out of medicine—and the urgent reforms needed to keep them in. From banning non-compete clauses to boosting Medicare reimbursements and reducing bureaucracy, Dr. Hochman calls for bold legislative action to protect the future of clinical care.
Read the full article: Burned Out, Bought Out, or Opting Out
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“84% of South Carolina physicians are employed by large systems.”
84% of South Carolina physicians are employed by large systems. That leaves fewer than 1 in 5 in independent practice. The elimination of non-competes wouldn’t
November 27, 2025
