Health systems are running a marathon on a treadmill. They’re sprinting to meet rising demand, jumping hurdles of workforce burnout, and pushing through steep inclines of budget pressure.
But traditional hiring models can’t keep up. So, what’s the solution? Find out in our latest guide.
- You can’t out-hire a workforce crisis. Learn how health systems are using locum tenens to stay ahead of demand.
- Burnout. Bottlenecks. Budget pressure. Discover how strategic staffing can break the cycle and protect your teams.
- The $1M mistake: Losing just one physician. Find out how smart locum planning helps prevent revenue loss and team strain.
The new baseline: Rising demand, limited supply
The U.S. health system is operating under a new normal where demand continues to rise while the supply of physicians lags behind. The Association of American Medical Colleges projects a national shortfall of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, with shortages cutting across primary and specialty care. That imbalance is already visible at the front line.
Nearly half of physicians still report burnout, a sign that today’s workforce is stretched too thin to meet current needs, let alone future growth.