Chief Healthcare Executive July 21, 2024
The shortage of these critical professionals is often overlooked, but it can be addressed.
Recent headlines have raised the alarm about our nation’s severe shortage of nurses and physicians. Efforts to expand the pool of qualified candidates and create workplaces where medical professionals feel supported and appreciated rather than burned out will help us address this crisis.
However, one facet of this shortage – our allied health workforce – is often overlooked.
Allied health professionals comprise over 60% of the healthcare workforce and play essential clinical and administrative roles. From patient care technicians and lab technicians to phlebotomists, medical assistants and physical therapists, these professions support doctors, nurses, and patients by carrying out pivotal duties that enable care teams to...
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