KevinMD March 31, 2023
Harvey Castro, MD, MBA

The United States is grappling with a significant health care crisis as physician and nursing shortages impact the nation’s ability to provide adequate care to an aging population. A combination of factors contributes to these shortages, with consequences that can be far-reaching. This article will explore the factors contributing to these shortages, their potential impacts, the ongoing efforts to address them, and how artificial intelligence (AI) can be pivotal in mitigating these issues.

Physician and nursing shortage: contributing factors

According to a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the United States will face a shortage of 54,100 and 139,000 physicians by 2033.

Several factors are contributing to the growing shortages of physicians and nurses in the United...

Today's Sponsors

LEK
ZeOmega

Today's Sponsor

LEK

 
Topics: AI (Artificial Intelligence), Nursing, Physician, Provider, Technology
ChatGPT outperformed doctors again? Pitfalls of reporting AI progress
Patient Portals 4.0: Future of Patient Engagement
AI tool could predict type 2 diabetes 10 years in advance
Google digs deeper into healthcare AI: 5 notes
JP Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference 2025: What are the key talking points likely to be?

Share This Article