Advisory Board September 9, 2024
According to a new report from Mercer, the United States is expected to have a shortage of 100,000 healthcare workers by 2028 — but the shortage severity will vary significantly by state.
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For the report, Mercer used publicly available data, as well as data from Lightcast, to determine projected changes to the U.S. healthcare labor market by 2028. Researchers analyzed data by state and metro and micro statistical areas.
By 2028, the United States is projected to have a shortage of 100,000 healthcare workers, or around 0.6% fewer than needed . However, not all states will see shortages. Some...