Leaders of medical societies and other stakeholders in the health care industry are looking at broad changes in the health care system to help doctors. The following article, published in ACP Internist, discusses the causes and consequences of burnout and how redesigning practice may help alleviate and prevent burnout. Workplace changes, such as redesigning work flow and improving communication may be a step in the right direction. The authors also offer steps that individuals can take in reclaiming balance inside and outside the office. Burnout is a complex and complicated issue and needs the engagement of everyone at all levels to solve it.