MHA Endorsed Business Partner AMN Healthcare recently released the 2026 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives, outlining national trends shaping physician and advanced practice provider (APP) recruitment and retention. The report emphasizes that healthcare organizations must pair competitive compensation with workplace culture, flexibility and professional growth opportunities to build a sustainable workforce.
“Our experience working with AMN Physician Solutions has been extremely positive,” said Jeremiah J. Hodshire, president, CEO, Hillsdale Hospital. “They have been a trusted partner in helping us recruit and place providers at our rural hospital, which serves the Hillsdale community and surrounding areas where attracting qualified physicians can be challenging. Their understanding of our needs, responsiveness and commitment to finding the right fit for our organization have made a meaningful difference. We value the relationship we’ve built with their team and appreciate the role they have played in strengthening our medical staff and expanding access to primary care and specialty care at Hillsdale Hospital.”
Key takeaways from the report are outlined below.
Healthcare organizations continue to compete for a limited supply of physician talent across many specialties. While demand remains high, physician expectations are evolving. Compensation alongside organizational culture, work-life balance, scheduling flexibility and career growth require employers to take a broader approach to recruitment.
Competitive compensation remains central to recruitment, but physicians also seek practice environments that support professional fulfillment, administrative efficiency and personal well-being.
Engagement, mentorship, leadership development and effective onboarding can strengthen workforce stability and reduce the cost and disruption of repeated recruitment.
The report highlights several approaches healthcare organizations can use to support recruitment and retention including:
Together, these strategies can strengthen recruitment, improve retention and help hospitals meet the healthcare needs of their communities.
Members may download the full 2026 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives for additional insights.
Members with questions about physician and APP recruiting may contact Ben Jones, regional vice president at AMN Healthcare. Members with questions about the MHA Endorsed Business Partner Program may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.
Phone: (517) 703-8601
Fax: (517) 703-0628
