A report estimated that the U.S. could face a shortage of 37,800 to 124,000 physicians by 20346.
How Telehealth Can Fight Healthcare’s Great Resignation
For the last year, employees have been leaving their jobs in record numbers. Few industries have been hit as hard as healthcare. According to several studies, the field has lost an estimated 20% of its workforce, including 30% of its nurses. The reasons for quitting are myriad, but a common denominator is burnout, which was already a major concern for healthcare professionals and has now been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, telehealth can help solve problems around staffing, workflow, retention, and burnout.
