How telehealth can help alleviate burnout and shortages for radiology. The overall demand for radiology services has been steadily rising since 2013 with the growing number of aging individuals in the United States. Nearly half of the Radiologists in the U.S. are of retirement age, and fewer Radiology residents are waiting to fill these soon-to-be …
How technology is proving a temporary solution to increased demand. Providers are struggling to keep up with patient demand for care – especially Obstetrics and Gynecology physicians. In 2020, the need for OB/GYNs grew by 6 percent or 2,090 full-time providers. That translates to overworked staff in your hospital, but technology does offer some solutions. Forty-nine percent of counties …
Concerning trends for Oncologists and cancer care. A number of major United States cities are at risk for Oncology shortages as discovered through a 2017 survey. The Association of Community Cancer Centers polled 293 program directors and providers from 209 cancer treatment centers nationwide. They found that 47 percent reported vacancies for medical Oncologists, showing that organizations …
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Five reasons to explain this salary increase. There are multiple factors that influence how much you make as a physician – including what specialty you practice. In the fields of Primary Care and Critical Care, America is facing increased demand and shortages of available physicians. Therefore, physicians are now positioned in the industry to earn …
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How the Primary Care shortage impacts patient care. The number of Primary Care physicians in the United States is failing to keep up with ever-growing demand. Studies indicate that there could be a shortage of 37,800-124,000 Primary Care and Specialty Care doctors by the year 2034. How salary plays a role. One factor deterring medical students …
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What to expect for the future of Cardiothoracic surgery. How are Cardiothoracic Surgeons in demand? Cardiovascular disease is growing with our aging population while the number of Cardiothoracic Surgeons in the United States continues to decline. Over the next 15 years, the supply of Cardiothoracic Surgeons is expected to dip to critical levels. It’s estimated …
How can we reduce the number of Neurology deserts? Over 100 million Americans, almost a third of the population, suffer from neurological diseases including Alzheimer’s, migraines and stroke. Multiple areas of the United States are designated “Neurology deserts” with large dementia populations and not enough Neurologists to help. Demand for Neurologists will grow by 16 …
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How has COVID-19 affected physicians? (survey) “We are heroes in our community and lepers at home.” There are many misconceptions about physicians and the challenges they face during the coronavirus outbreak. From financial struggles to worries about family to uncertainty for the future, we are all affected by living in a pandemic. About the survey. …
Why the ER is being affected. In 1850, America was in a movement to provide more humane care of mentally ill patients by treating them in hospitals. At that time, there were about 14 beds per 100,000 population. In 2010, the supply was 14.1 beds per 100,000 population. We are in a crisis of 19th …
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Ways Alabama can move towards improving women’s health care. The Alabama Department of Public Health ranks access to care as the state’s second greatest health concern, followed by the third-most important concern: poor pregnancy outcomes. Alabama’s officials seek to reduce barriers to care and ensure all pregnant women receive prenatal care. How can your facility move …
