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S1 Ep119: The staffing squeeze, with Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., of Edge
Rising minimum wages, fierce labor competition and persistent turnover are reshaping how physician practices operate — and higher pay alone isn’t solving the problem.
Rihan Javid, D.O., J.D., a psychiatrist and co-founder and president of Edge, a remote staffing organization, about how staffing pressures are landing inside medical practices in 2026.
Javid explains why small practices and rural hospitals are feeling the impact first, which roles are hardest to replace, and how frequent turnover quickly turns into operational and financial strain for physicians. He also shares practical…
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