"Hiring in Corporate America may be sluggish, but hospitals are scrambling for talent. It's a rare bright spot in a jobs landscape with limited openings, widespread hiring freezes, and an increasingly frustrated workforce. It also presents a major challenge for the medical field. For patients, it means longer waits at the doctor's office and appointment headaches. For clinics, it means they can see fewer patients, jeopardizing their bottom line."
"Healthcare is among the few sectors of the job market that are actively growing. Over 702,000 healthcare job vacancies are posted each month, with only 306,000 unemployed workers nationwide available to fill them, according to a February report from Covista and Gallup. Researchers surveyed 1,347 clinicians and 167 healthcare executives across all 50 states. It's a challenge unlikely to be resolved anytime soon. The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis predicts the US workforce will be short thousands of workers every year over the next decade."
US hospitals face widespread staffing shortages across nursing, physician, and allied health roles, with especially acute gaps in primary and preventive care in rural areas. Approximately 85% of rural hospital executives report difficulty hiring locally, and clinics report longer waits, fewer appointments, and revenue pressures. Monthly postings exceed 702,000 healthcare vacancies while only about 306,000 unemployed workers are available to fill them. Surveys covered more than 1,300 clinicians and 167 executives nationwide. Workforce projections foresee annual shortfalls over the next decade, with 2026 demand exceeding 1 million medical professionals while available supply falls short.
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