HIT Consultant August 5, 2024
Fred Pennic

What You Should Know:

– A new survey by Siemens Healthineers and The Harris Poll sheds light on the pressing issue of understaffing and burnout within the clinical laboratory workforce. The study underscores the critical role of laboratory professionals in patient care and the urgent need for solutions to address these challenges.

– The survey was conducted by Siemens Healthineers and The Harris Poll between June 17 and 28, 2024, and included 408 U.S. laboratory professionals.

Lab Understaffing Leads to Burnout

With over 14 billion tests processed annually in the U.S., the demand for laboratory services continues to rise. However, the industry is grappling with a significant staffing shortage, with vacancy rates ranging from 7-11% and even reaching 25%...

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