HealthExec September 4, 2024
A group of healthcare consultants are predicting the space will face a major labor shortage by 2028, fueled by an aging population that will increase the demand for care.
According to a new report from Mercer, critical care workers in healthcare organizations will reach a headcount of 18.6 million by 2028. Unfortunately, that will leave hospitals, health systems, and clinics around 100,000 people short of meeting patient care needs, the consultancy firm calculated.
However, factors such as job specifics and geographical location play a major role in the calculation, with some areas of the country projected to fare far worse than others. Ultimately, Mercer predicts a surplus of physicians and registered nurses nationwide, but the allocation of labor...
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