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Doctors Are Working Harder but Earning Less — Here’s How MediMobile Can Change That

Written by The MediMobile Team | Aug 20, 2025 7:25:12 PM

Doctors Are Working Harder but Earning Less — Here’s How MediMobile Helps Change That

Tina Reed’s recent Axios article, “Why More Doctors Can’t Make Ends Meet”, highlights a harsh truth: America’s physicians are busier than ever but are seeing less return for their work. According to Kaufman Hall, physician productivity rose 11% over the past two years, yet net revenue per unit of work dropped 7%. The result? A wave of medical practice bankruptcies, providers cutting corners to stay afloat, and growing uncertainty about the future of independent medicine.

At MediMobile, we believe this crisis isn’t about doctors working harder. It is about them not being fully paid for the work they are already doing.

Read Tina’s article here: Why more doctors can't make ends meet

 

The Real Problem: Lost Revenue

Reimbursements are flat. Expenses are rising. But beneath these systemic pressures lies another massive challenge: missed, delayed, and underpaid charges.

Every year, billions of dollars are left on the table because charges aren’t captured correctly, denials slip through, or coders can’t keep pace with documentation. Physicians are essentially donating their time — working harder without the financial recognition their effort deserves.

 

The Human Side of the Story

Behind every statistic in the report is a person. A physician who misses dinner with their family because they are catching up on notes. A practice manager who spends sleepless nights worrying about payroll. A young doctor questioning whether they can stay in medicine when the numbers no longer add up.

This is more than a financial crisis. It is a human one. When doctors are forced to work longer hours with less reward, patient care suffers. Burnout rises, talented providers walk away, and communities lose access to care. The weight of the system is falling on the very people it cannot afford to lose.

MediMobile exists to lighten that burden. Our technology is not just about automation. It is about giving doctors their evenings back, letting coders go home on time, and allowing practices to thrive instead of just survive.

How MediMobile Changes the Equation

MediMobile’s Genesis automated medical coding solution was built for exactly this moment. Instead of adding to physician workload, Genesis ensures every service performed is captured, coded, and charged in real time.
Here’s how:

  • Capture Every Charge: Whether through direct EMR integration, secure data feeds, or even PDF and image uploads, Genesis eliminates lost encounters.

  • AI-Powered Accuracy: Our platform instantly assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes, reduces errors, and improves claim approval rates.

  • Protect Revenue: By minimizing denials and surfacing every billable charge, providers see a measurable increase in net revenue without increasing patient volume.

  • Efficiency for Everyone: Doctors reclaim valuable time, coders review exceptions instead of digging through every chart, and administrators finally see transparency in revenue flow.

The results speak for themselves. Many MediMobile clients see a return on investment in just 1 to 3 months, even as the broader market struggles with shrinking margins.

Why This Matters Now

As the Axios piece notes, some practices are pivoting to elective procedures, concierge models, or selling to private equity. But these shifts do not solve the underlying issue. They move healthcare further away from accessibility and patient-centered care.

With MediMobile, practices don’t have to gamble on reinvention. Instead, they can strengthen their existing business by capturing the revenue they’ve already earned.

 

 

A Path Forward for Physicians

Physicians deserve better than working longer hours for shrinking paychecks. They deserve technology that does more than streamline workflows. They deserve tools that fight for their bottom line.

MediMobile’s mission is simple:

  • Stop revenue leakage

  • Empower providers with automation

  • Ensure every hour of work is rewarded fairly

The healthcare industry is facing undeniable pressure, but the right tools can change the trajectory. Doctors should not have to choose between bankruptcy, burnout, or selling out. With Genesis, they can practice medicine, protect their income, and build a sustainable future.

 

 

Learn how MediMobile can help your practice thrive in today’s challenging environment. Schedule a demo below today.