Thirty-six percent of physicians reported experiencing a financial loss in the past year, according to the Medscape Physician Wealth and Debt Report 2019.
Here are the top reasons for the loss:
1. Bad investments or stock market loss: 17 percent
2. Business problems, reimbursement changes or change in the practice situation: 10 percent
3. Real estate loss: 5 percent
4. Lawsuits or legal fees: 4 percent
5. Divorce: 3 percent