FHC #165: Why doctors are doing side gigs (Fixing Healthcare Podcast)

Physicians are increasingly turning to side gigs, with 40% now supplementing their income by an average of $34,000 annually, a trend explored in the latest Fixing Healthcare podcast featuring Dr. Jonathan Fisher. Rising burnout, financial strain, and shifts in career fulfillment are fueling this change, as doctors move from independent practice to hospital employment and grapple with the growing role of AI in healthcare. With medicine becoming less intellectually stimulating, many physicians seek creative and financial outlets beyond traditional practice. The episode raises a crucial question: Is this a symptom of a broken system, or the future of medical careers?