Expected shortages of healthcare staff in the U.S. in 2021, by occupation
In 2021, shortages of healthcare staff in the United States were expected and especially among clinical roles. According to this survey, 83 percent of responding hospital and health system executives predicted nursing staff shortages. Furthermore, 30 percent of respondents expected to face an insufficient number of physicians. A shortfall of leadership roles, on the other hand, was far less envisioned by the responding healthcare executives.
