This chapter presents the state of the current elder care crisis in the United States. According to their analysis and that of their interviewees, less than optimal spending and health outcomes, a geriatric workforce shortage, and the prevalence of chronic disease all contribute to the desperation...
But many of those currently working on the front lines are looking to get out, further exacerbating an existing nursing shortage. Almost a year and a half after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, healthcare workers in the United States are...
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The U.S. Faces a Critical Nursing Shortage Nursing remains one of the most understaffed professions in the United States. This shortage is driven by several key factors: An aging population that is increasing demand for healthcare services. A large number of nurses retiring from an aging workfor...
Our analysis suggests that given the current unused capacity in physician schedules, these types of improvements could fill much—if not all—of the projected national physician shortage. (Note: this analysis does not fully account for differences in specialty ...
Health care in the United States is provided by many distinct organizations, made up of insurance companies, healthcare providers, hospital systems, and independent
The Reimagining Better Health study features a quantitative, double-blinded survey and qualitative interviews with: REIMAGINING BETTER HEALTH We listened to the people at the heart of healthcare to understand their needs, hopes and expectations. ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) projects a 6.1 million HCW shortage in its African Region,4 based on the needs of the population and disease prevalence (equating to approximately 60 percent of universal health coverage).5 This shortfall is compounded by a paradox: the region also faces high...
Medicus Healthcare Solutions addressed the shortage of anesthesia providers in a new whitepaper that “offers a strategic solution to directly address anesthesia staffing challenges, ensuring workforce stability.” To help address ...
input costs are still rising, given workforce shortages and increased spending on pharmaceuticals. By the end of 2030, we expect a shortage of roughly 400,000 nurses. And it is estimated that theUnited States could have a shortage of 86,000 physicians by 2036.1,” McKinsey, September 10, 202...