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National Healthcare Workforce Shortage Projected to Reach 100,000 by 2028

September 13, 2024 | Coalition Update

A recent Mercer research report on U.S. healthcare labor market projections predicts a workforce shortage of 100,000 workers by 2028. The anticipated surpluses and shortages among 88 different healthcare occupations were examined, including the roles of home health aides, nurse practitioners, physicians, registered nurses, and nursing assistants. The report assessed where the largest supply-demand gaps will occur, which healthcare occupations…

Congress: Make Strengthening the Nation’s Healthcare Workforce a Priority This Fall

September 12, 2024 | Coalition Press Release

With little time left in the 118th Congress, lawmakers must prioritize bipartisan legislation to strengthen the nursing workforce, protect healthcare workers, and support mental health for the people who provide care every single day WASHINGTON – As Members of Congress reconvene in Washington this week after the August recess, the Healthcare Workforce Coalition calls on lawmakers to prioritize…

Capitol Hill Briefing Highlights the Need to Pass the SAVE Act Now

August 13, 2024 | Coalition Update

On July 31, the American Hospital Association (AHA) and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) hosted a Senate-side briefing highlighting the growing specter of violence in hospitals and how Congress can help protect health care workers. Congressional staff heard from Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) and frontline health care leaders. The two associations are among the…

HWC Visits Capitol Hill to Advocate for Health Workforce Reforms

August 2, 2024 | Coalition Update

Members of the Healthcare Workforce Coalition visited Capitol Hill on July 25 to speak with lawmakers and legislative staff about three critical pieces of legislation impacting the healthcare workforce: the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 2584/S. 2768), the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act (HWRA) (H.R. 6205/S.3211), and the Reauthorization of the Dr. Lorna…

Physician Burnout Rates Improved for First Time Since COVID

July 31, 2024 | Coalition Update

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…

Healthcare Workforce Advocates Visit Capitol Hill to Urge Passage of Legislation: HWRA, SAVE, and Lorna Breen

July 25, 2024 | Coalition Press Release

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…

From Hospitality to Healthcare: Maximizing Talent to Grow the Allied Health Workforce

July 24, 2024 | Case Study

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…

We must better recognize and support allied health professionals | Viewpoint

July 22, 2024 | Chief Healthcare Executive

“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 –…

Inadequate Medical Assistant Staffing Levels Underscores Importance of Healthcare Education

July 19, 2024 | Coalition Update

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….

Policy Update: Senator Kaine Files Lorna Breen Reauthorization Act Amendment

July 17, 2024 | Coalition Update

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…

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