# Skilled Workforce Shortage * **Definition:** A skilled workforce shortage in healthcare or healthcare technology refers to the insufficient number of qualified professionals with the necessary expertise and training to meet the demands of the healthcare system, resulting in gaps in service delivery, increased workloads for existing staff, and potential declines in the quality of patient care. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Skilled Workforce Shortage ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Skilled Workforce Shortage**, for healthcare technology leaders * 3.4K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/28/2025 | [**Navigating Healthcare Transformation: Leadership Strategies for a Resilient, Tech-Enabled Future**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/uncategorized/navigating-healthcare-transformation-leadership-strategies-for-a-resilient-tech-enabled-future/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/28/2025 | [**Navigating Healthcare Transformation: Leadership Strategies for a Resilient, Tech-Enabled Future**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/podcasts/podcasts-beckers-hospital-review/navigating-healthcare-transformation-leadership-strategies-for-a-resilient-tech-enabled-future/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/20/2025 | [**Ambulatory Surgical & Emergency Center Services Market 2025: AI, Electrification, and ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ambulatory-surgical-emergency-center-fotve/) | [[Linkedin]] | | 5/19/2025 | [**Ascertain Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding to Scale Agentic AI Platform**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/05/19/ascertain-raises-10-million-in-series-a-funding-to-scale-agentic-ai-platform/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 5/14/2025 | [**Cyber Threat Intelligence Market is expected to generate a revenue of USD 37.08 Billion by ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cyber-threat-intelligence-market-expected-140000765.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 5/13/2025 | [**North America Product Engineering Services Market Outlook 2024-2025 & 2030 - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/north-america-product-engineering-services-111900658.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 5/4/2025 | [**Trinity system launches student loan repayment program**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/trinity-system-launches-student-loan-repayment-program/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/29/2025 | [**Why Healthcare Organizations Must Prioritize AI Governance**](https://healthtechmagazine.net/article/2025/04/why-healthcare-organizations-must-prioritize-ai-governance) | [[HealthTech Magazine]] | | 4/28/2025 | [**The billion-dollar question every pharmacy executive will face in 2025**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/the-billion-dollar-question-every-pharmacy-executive-will-face-in-2025/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 4/1/2025 | [**Medical Software Market is expected to surpass $120 billion by 2034 - Exactitude Consultancy**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/medical-software-market-expected-surpass-112200753.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/6/2025 | [**Healthcare IT Staffing Challenges: How to Build a Resilient Workforce - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/healthcare-staffing-challenges-how-build-resilient-workforce-y0g1e) | [[Linkedin]] | | 2/10/2025 | [**Health systems chase ROI, target efficiency in AI for 2025 - Healthcare IT News**](https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/health-systems-chase-roi-target-efficiency-ai-2025) | [[Healthcare IT News]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Navigating Healthcare Complexities: Leveraging Enterprise Software for Payer and Provider Success**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/legal-regulatory-issues/navigating-healthcare-complexities-leveraging-enterprise-software-for-payer-and-provider-success.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Technology and trends shaping healthcare in 2025 - Becker's Hospital Review**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/technology-and-trends-shaping-healthcare-in-2025.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 1/11/2025 | [**Weekly Roundup - January 11, 2025 - Healthcare IT Today**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/01/11/weekly-roundup-january-11-2025/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Healthcare Workforce - 2025 Health IT Predictions**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/01/09/healthcare-workforce-2025-health-it-predictions/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**VSee Health Secures Teleradiology Contract with Leading Post-Acute Care Hospital System**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219888575/en/VSee-Health-Secures-Teleradiology-Contract-with-Leading-Post-Acute-Care-Hospital-System/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/19/2024 | [**VSee Health Secures Teleradiology Contract with Leading Post-Acute Care Hospital System**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241219888575/en/VSee-Health-Secures-Teleradiology-Contract-with-Leading-Post-Acute-Care-Hospital-System/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 12/17/2024 | [**Ryght AI Launches Global Clinical Trial Site Network with the University of Southern ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ryght-ai-launches-global-clinical-trial-site-network-with-the-university-of-southern-california-as-their-first-academic-site-302330828.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/11/2024 | [**Studies, Surveys and Reports: What Can We Learn?**](https://www.healthitanswers.net/studies-surveys-and-reports-what-can-we-learn-3/) | [[Health IT Answers]] | | 9/20/2024 | [**Hospitals desire a digitalized revenue cycle, but challenges persist**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/hospitals-desire-a-digitalized-revenue-cycle-but-challenges-persist.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 8/2/2024 | [**Target Market for Digital Health Market - by aishwarya D - Aug, 2024 - Medium**](https://medium.com/@aishwaryadoiphode15/target-market-for-digital-health-market-f8e27d7c7b0e) | [[Medium]] | | 7/24/2024 | [**Microsoft, Mass General Brigham & UW Health to Advance GenAI in Medical Imaging**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/07/24/microsoft-mass-general-brigham-uw-health/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 7/18/2024 | [**Big Data Market Advancements Highlighted by Size, Share, Growth Forecast 2023-2032**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/it/858179-big-data-market-size-share-growth-forecast-2023-2032) | whatech.com | | 7/2/2024 | [**Healthcare IT Market Advancements Highlighted by Size, Opportunities 2023-2032**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/850866-healthcare-it-market-size-opportunities-2023-2032) | whatech.com | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **ShiftMed**: A healthcare staffing platform addressing workforce challenges by optimizing shift fulfillment and enhancing operational flexibility. - **Black Book Research**: A research firm providing insights into healthcare IT readiness and workforce challenges. - **Equum Medical**: A company enhancing telehealth services for rural healthcare providers to address workforce shortages. - **Johns Hopkins Medicine**: An institution dedicated to improving patient care and addressing workforce shortages through employee retention and well-being initiatives. - **Bergen New Bridge Medical Center**: A healthcare institution focusing on workforce retention and improving access to care amidst rising operational costs. - **Prisma Health**: South Carolina's largest private nonprofit health system, facing challenges related to staffing shortages and operational efficiency. - **Kodiak Solutions**: A firm identifying key risks for healthcare leaders, focusing on AI management, cybersecurity, and compliance. - **Avel eCare**: Acquired Hospital Pharmacy Management to enhance pharmacy care services and address staffing shortages. - **Care.ai**: A technology provider offering AI-assisted workflows to enhance personalized healthcare and improve caregiver efficiency. - **Health Catalyst**: A healthcare analytics company that predicts the maturation of AI use cases in healthcare, focusing on decision support and administrative task management. - **Stryker**: A medical technology company that acquired Care.ai to enhance its healthcare IT and digital vision. - **OSIS**: A nonprofit organization that collaborates with OCHIN to improve access to electronic health record platforms. - **OCHIN**: A nonprofit healthcare technology organization focused on enhancing community health centers' sustainability and innovation. - **National Cooperative of Health Networks (NCHN)**: An organization supporting health networks through resource linkage and advocacy. - **Cisco**: A technology company that provides networking hardware and software, focusing on AI readiness in healthcare. - **GE HealthCare**: A healthcare technology company focusing on AI integration to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. - **LeanTaaS**: A company that offers software solutions to optimize resource use and improve patient access in healthcare systems. - **CommonSpirit Health**: A major healthcare provider focused on integrated delivery networks. - **PointClickCare**: Develops technology to improve post-acute care transitions and reduce readmission rates. - **CipherHealth**: Technology vendor providing solutions to enhance patient care and staff engagement through structured rounding. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Healthcare Organizations and Tech Companies**: Collaborations aimed at leveraging AI and telehealth solutions to address workforce shortages. - **Loyola Medicine and Community Organizations**: Strategic partnerships to address rising costs, health disparities, and workforce shortages. - **Phelps Health and local educational institutions**: Focuses on training and retaining new graduate nurses through internship programs. - **Trinity Health and Clasp**: A collaboration to launch a student loan repayment program aimed at attracting and retaining healthcare professionals in high-demand roles. - **Equum Medical and NCHN**: This partnership aims to enhance telehealth access for rural healthcare providers, addressing workforce shortages and improving patient outcomes. - **Public-Private Partnerships**: Efforts to enhance healthcare access and equity, particularly in underserved areas. - **Care.ai and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives**: Developed the 'Smart Hospital Maturity Model' to help hospitals assess and enhance their digital transformation efforts. - **Sanford Health and Startups**: Collaboration to test new healthcare solutions and enhance virtual care strategies. - **Microsoft and Mass General Brigham**: Collaboration to leverage generative AI for improving radiology workflows and patient care. - **Keck School of Medicine and Ryght Research Network**: Aims to enhance clinical trial efficiency through AI technology. - **1m and Banner Health**: Collaboration for funding and strategic guidance in risk management for healthcare organizations. - **Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and Inserra Supermarkets**: Opened a CareRite Now center to provide essential health services directly within the community. - **OCHIN and OSIS**: This partnership aims to enhance the sustainability and innovation of community health centers by improving access to electronic health records. - **VSee Health and U.S. Hospital System**: A teleradiology contract to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes, generating $1.5 million in annual recurring revenue. - **1m and Cleveland Clinic**: Collaboration to enhance risk management processes and improve patient care through data-driven insights. - **Avant Technologies, Inc. and Ainnova Tech, Inc.**: Formed a joint venture to advance early disease detection using AI technologies. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telemedicine**: Rapidly growing due to workforce shortages, providing remote consultations to improve access to healthcare, especially in underserved areas. - **Telehealth Services**: The expansion of telehealth services is a critical response to workforce shortages, particularly in rural areas, enabling access to high-quality care. - **Telehealth Expansion**: The rise of telehealth services is a response to the growing demand for accessible healthcare amid workforce shortages. - **Predictive Technologies**: Health systems are adopting advanced predictive technologies for better staffing resource allocation. - **AI and Automation**: Emerging technologies like AI are being integrated into healthcare to enhance operational efficiency and address workforce shortages. - **AI in Healthcare**: AI technologies are being explored as solutions to workforce shortages, with applications in diagnostics and operational efficiency. - **Telehealth Integration**: Being emphasized as a means to enhance healthcare delivery and reduce costs amid workforce shortages. - **Debt-Free Education Programs**: Healthcare organizations are implementing programs to pay for employees' education upfront to increase the number of qualified clinical staff. - **AI Integration in Healthcare**: Hospitals are increasingly adopting AI technologies to alleviate staffing shortages and improve operational efficiency. - **RPA in Healthcare**: The market for robotic process automation is growing, driven by the need for efficient operations and reduced administrative workloads. - **Generative AI Development**: Healthcare leaders are exploring generative AI to automate tasks and improve care delivery. - **Student Loan Repayment Programs**: Initiatives like those from Trinity Health aim to reduce financial burdens on healthcare workers, thereby improving retention rates. - **Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)**: Gaining traction as a transformative approach for home-based care, addressing gaps in healthcare delivery. - **AI Deployment**: Anticipated to significantly impact revenue, cost, quality, and outcomes in healthcare by reducing administrative waste and improving care reliability. - **Abridge's AI-powered platform**: Demonstrated significant benefits in reducing clinician burnout and cognitive load, facilitating better care delivery. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Skilled Workforce Shortage**: The healthcare sector faces a significant shortage of skilled professionals, with over 3 million workers projected to be missing in the next five years. - **Workforce Shortages**: The U.S. is projected to experience a shortage of 250,000 public health workers by 2025, with behavioral health professionals in high demand. - **Recruitment and Retention Issues**: Healthcare organizations face significant challenges in attracting and retaining skilled professionals. - **Staffing Shortages**: Healthcare organizations are grappling with significant staffing shortages, leading to increased burnout and operational inefficiencies. - **Financial Disparities Among Providers**: Only 54% of CFOs report positive margins, highlighting financial challenges amid workforce shortages. - **Financial Constraints**: Budget limitations hinder the ability of healthcare organizations, especially non-profits, to attract and retain top-tier IT talent. - **AI Job Replacement Concerns**: Nurses express concerns about AI potentially replacing their roles, seeking assurances from management. - **Burnout and Turnover**: High turnover rates and burnout among healthcare IT professionals are significant challenges, driven by long hours and limited growth opportunities. - **Burnout and Stress**: Increased burnout among healthcare workers is leading to delays in patient care and impacting overall healthcare delivery. - **Physician Burnout**: Continues to be a significant issue, exacerbated by traditional healthcare models and leading to calls for alternative care models. - **Regulatory Challenges**: Telehealth and AI adoption face regulatory hurdles that may hinder their implementation. - **Cybersecurity Threats**: Rising concerns due to increased cyberattacks on healthcare systems, necessitating robust cybersecurity measures. - **Regulatory Complexities**: Healthcare systems face challenges due to regulatory complexities and economic pressures, impacting operational efficiency. - **AI Implementation Challenges**: Resistance from professionals, data privacy concerns, and the need for rigorous validation hinder AI adoption in healthcare. - **Financial Pressures**: Rising operational costs and declining reimbursements are significant challenges for healthcare organizations. - **Data Privacy and Integration**: Challenges in managing data privacy and integrating new technologies into existing workflows complicate risk management. ## Related Topics [[Workforce Shortages]]; [[Healthcare Workforce Shortage]]; [[Skill Shortages]]; [[Healthcare Workforce Shortages]]; [[Talent Shortages]]; [[Talent Shortage]]; [[Staffing Shortages]]; [[Labor Shortages]]; [[Workforce Challenges]]