The U.S. surgeon shortage is accelerating, threatening healthcare access and hospital operations nationwide. Projections from the Association of American Medical Colleges indicate a shortfall of up to 19,900 surgical specialist physicians. Despite shortage projections, current data signals significant gaps in access to care, largely due to the uneven distribution of surgeons across the country. These regional disparities are expected to intensify as workforce shortages and geographic misalignment continue.
To better understand what's driving the growing supply and demand surgeon imbalance, leading interim healthcare staffing agency Medicus Healthcare Solutions has released a new report titled The Surgeon Shortage: A Deeper Look at Workforce Misalignment. This in-depth report delivers a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the surgical workforce, examines the factors fueling demand for surgeons and outlines actionable strategies that healthcare leaders can implement to mitigate the impact of ongoing surgeon shortages.
Key Findings Within the Report Include:
- Rural disparities in surgical access
- Supply & demand mismatch in surgical residency
- Rising surgical demand over the next decade
- The cost of limited surgical access & more
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