A new survey from the American Medical Association of more than 12,400 physicians found that physician burnout rates dropped below 50% for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. With burnout being a major contributor to physicians and other members of the healthcare workforce exiting the field, it’s important to continue supporting efforts that will further…
Advocates will meet with representatives to discuss legislation to strengthen nursing workforce, protect healthcare workers and support mental health WASHINGTON – Advocates with the Healthcare Workforce Coalition are on Capitol Hill today meeting with bipartisan lawmakers and staff in the U.S. Senate, during while participants will be advocating for three specific bills focused on protecting and enhancing…
Life’s hurdles didn’t stop Quontisha. She has overcome multiple challenges throughout her career journey to accomplish her goal of working in the medical field. Through determination, hard work, and a strong educational and employer partner, she earned an industry-recognized certification and took on a rewarding career as a medical assistant. PERSONAL STORY Quontisha grew up…
“Recent headlines have raised the alarm about our nation’s severe shortage of nurses and physicians. Efforts to expand the pool of qualified candidates and create workplaces where medical professionals feel supported and appreciated rather than burned out will help us address this crisis. However, one facet of this shortage – our allied health workforce –…
A recent study published in the Annals of Family Medicine found that current staffing levels of medical assistants in primary care practices are inadequate. Past research indicates that having at least two medical assistants for each primary care clinician is best to effectively support preventative care and manage chronic care while also doing traditional medical assistant functions….
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) filed the Lorna Breen Reauthorization Act as an amendment to the Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Thursday, July 11. The amendment filed (S.Amdt.2315) to the Senate NDAA bill S. 4638 aims to reauthorize and enhance the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act by expanding best practices to prevent…
The healthcare sector faces a pressing issue: a significant shortage of nurses. Nurses are essential to the American healthcare system, yet their numbers have not kept pace with the growth in patient demand. A new report from Incredible Health surveying 1,500 hospitals underscores just that, emphasizing the problems and avenues for practical solutions within our…
Longstanding caps on green cards for foreign-educated nurses are limiting one potential fix for America’s stark shortage of health care workers… To read the full article from Axios, click here.
Thank you for writing this essay on the trauma and burnout that are all too common among today’s health care workforce. I applaud you for underscoring the importance of trauma-informed organizations and the critical value of workplaces that are safe, supportive, and flexible. As a nurse educator and researcher, I have come to understand the…
The government paused its processing of new visa applications until fiscal 2025, leaving thousands of international nurses in limbo as they look to fill health systems’ pervasive staffing gaps.