American Hospital Association May 4, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has put extreme stress on the health care workforce in the United States, contributing to growing worker shortages, burnout and mental health concerns, according to a report released yesterday by the Department of Health and Human Services.
“Even after the pandemic, many of the effects the pandemic has had on the health care workforce will likely persist,” the report adds. “Addressing these impacts as well as the underlying challenges that pre-dated the pandemic can help build a stronger and more resilient health care system for...