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The Demand For Healthcare Far Outweighs The Supply

Data from sources spanning from the American Medical Association to the American Hospital Association, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and more showcase the critical nature of the workforce crisis.

By 2025, the U.S. is estimated to have a shortage of:

446000

home health aides

98700

medical and lab tech's

95000

nursing assistants

29000

nurse practitioners

Dr. Sylvain Trepanier

Chief Nursing Officer, Providence

The impact of this historic nursing shortage is being felt across the country and the world, with patient care and provider wellbeing hanging in the balance. Health leaders have only one way forward – they need to radically overhaul their approach to staff retention and workforce development.

Kathleen Sanford

Chief Nursing Officer, CommonSpirit Health

Amid a critical healthcare worker shortage, our care providers are navigating challenging conditions to maintain exceptional standards of care. Despite limited resources, their commitment to meeting patient needs showcases resilience, reflecting their dedication to our community's well-being. This said, issues remain across the healthcare industry which lead to burnout and high turnover, harming our healthcare system as a whole and lead to a greater need for partnerships that provide innovative, workforce development solutions tailored to our staff.

Andy Brailo

Chief Customer Officer, Premier, Inc.

In our network of valued customers, the impact of the healthcare staffing shortage is palpable. We witness the challenges our partners face as they navigate through the critical shortage of skilled professionals. We look for strategic partnerships to support us in our commitment to addressing these workforce challenges with innovative solutions and offerings. This is essential in order for us to continue to contribute to the resilience and excellence of healthcare delivery within our community.”

Craig Ahrens

Chief Growth Officer, ShiftMed

Critical problems require innovative and comprehensive solutions. While the healthcare industry is facing a major staffing crisis, it’s encouraging to see impactful and leading-edge solutions evolving across the technology marketplace. There is an increasing emphasis on the implementation of programs aimed at enhancing skills, resilience and adaptability. These workforce development initiatives contribute to mitigating the staffing crisis and play a pivotal role in cultivating a satisfied and engaged workforce, ultimately increasing workforce retention and fortifying the foundation of a resilient and sustainable healthcare workforce ecosystem.