HomeCare August 29, 2024
The deficit is projected to worsen health disparities & impact patient care
NEW YORK—Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan that helps clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people, released a new research report, “Future of the U.S. Healthcare Industry: Labor Market Projections by 2028.” The report projects a nationwide health care worker shortage of 100,000 by 2028.
Even before COVID-19, the U.S. health care labor market faced challenges with the demand for professionals in health care occupations outpacing supply. Mercer’s new report highlights...