Novant Health - Serving NC & SC | Making Healthcare Remarkable (2024)

FAQs

Why are doctors leaving Novant Health? ›

Lowering costs

In leaving Novant, the doctors say they want to address the growing problem of skyrocketing health care costs. A big contributor to that increase has been a decades-old model known as fee for service, Cook said.

With world-class technology, personal connections, and care that's easier to access and understand, Novant Health is with you every step of the way on your journey to health and wellness.

Atrium Health hospitals took the top three spots in the Charlotte region, while one Novant Health hospital landed in the statewide top 10. The Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center was ranked the top hospital in Charlotte, third-best in North Carolina and fifth-best in the Southeast.

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Our team recognizes that all people are entitled to their own belief system. We care for everyone, regardless of any or no religious affiliation. Our chapels – also called “rooms of reflection” or “sacred spaces” – provide support to all who are seeking peace, comfort and hope.

ScheduleLong work hours, hectic schedules, and increased call hours are driving many Physicians to seek more lifestyle-friendly options elsewhere. Practice LocationGeographic relocation for family obligations or preferential practice locations is a popular reason for Physician job departures.

Our vision is that we will deliver the most remarkable patient experience, in every dimension, every time. Novant Health is defined by our core values of compassion, diversity inclusion, personal excellence, teamwork and courage.

🏥 Where Charlotte hospitals rank

State of play: Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center ranks third among North Carolina's best hospitals. Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center tied for ninth.

The University of Virginia Medical Center, an academic health system providing care to patients throughout Virginia, has assumed full ownership of the interests held by Novant Health in the Novant Health UVA Health System, a Northern Virginia regional health system previously owned by the two institutions through a ...

U.S. News also ranked hospitals in the Charlotte, Greensboro/Winston-Salem and Raleigh-Durham metro areas. The number 1 hospital in North Carolina is Duke University Hospital.

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Duke University Hospital grabbed the top spot in Business North Carolina's annual ranking of the state's best hospitals, and it had company with two other Duke University Health System hospitals.

Specialty rankings

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other hospital and has been recognized as an Honor Roll member according to U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 "Best Hospitals" rankings.

Novant Health holds a top national ranking for heart surgery, due in part to its team approach to care. Physicians work directly with a patient's primary care provider and cardiologist throughout treatment, said interventional cardiologist Robert Preli, MD of Novant Health Cardiology in Winston-Salem.

Carl Armato, chief executive of Winston-Salem's Novant Health, saw his total compensation jump 18.6% to $5.03 million in the health system's 2022 fiscal year. That compares to $4.47 million for the 2021 fiscal year. Total compensation includes everything except nontaxable benefits such as insurance.

Novant Health exists to improve the health of communities, one person at a time. We, the Novant Health team, will deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

Physician Burnout and Its Consequences

Low pay, high workloads, and a labor shortage all contribute to a burnout epidemic among American physicians, which could spell disaster for healthcare (Doximity, 2024).

About 27% plan to start withdrawing funds before age 65. Reasons behind physicians' planned age of retirement include wanting more family time (45%), desiring time to pursue other passions (61%) and when they expect to reach their monetary goals (68%), with burnout being the most commonly cited reason (74%).

The soap is being taken off air following falling ratings and rising costs. A source told The Sun: “Doctors has ticked along fairly quietly around the 1.3million viewers mark for years now without any word of cancellation, but the news will still come as a shock.

Why is there a physician shortage? While the driving force of the doctor shortage in the US can't be tied to one specific cause, there are a number of contributing factors. Primary among them is the fact that human life expectancy is longer than ever before—and as the population ages, healthcare needs increase.