TelePulmonology may be a new and unfamiliar approach for facilities across the U.S. that have been stricken with a system that has gotten the wind knocked out of their sails. The blast of physician shortages has affected almost every aspect of healthcare but pulmonology has not had a break, or new breeze, until TelePulmonology. By…
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Recent years have seen a rise in the use of locum tenens, or temporary physician staffing, as healthcare organizations deal with rising demand and physician shortages. In fact, an AMN Healthcare survey found that 88% of healthcare organizations use locum tenens physicians. This is up from 84% in 2019. Healthcare facilities in need of temporary…
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Does your hospital have a solid telemedicine plan for its economic future? Watch the On-Demand webinar for a detailed, practical approach to launching telemedicine. Telemedicine is becoming a standard part of hospital care. Its use is 38 times higher than before the pandemic and continues to grow as more hospitals see the benefits of expanded…
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Our overall well-being is critically dependent on our mental health. It speaks of our psychological, emotional, and social health and has an effect on our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. A happy and fulfilling life depends on having a healthy mental state, which directly affects how we deal with stress, interact with others, and make decisions.…
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Many hospitals are challenged with supporting their patient capacity with staff physicians. Physician staffing shortages and overall physician retention contribute to this problem. However, by using outsourced telemedicine to help fill in the gaps, hospitals can reduce physician burnout, improve physician retention and increase their ability to attract new physicians. As President and Chief Operating…
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As the demand for healthcare services expands, and physician shortages are limiting access to care, physicians are experiencing significant burnout and fatigue. One of the most revolutionizing ways to overcome this challenge is telemedicine. Telemedicine is allowing physicians to treat patients virtually, expanding their reach and reducing the workload and stress levels of on-staff specialists.…
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With the changing state of healthcare in the U.S., hospitals must rely on innovative new care delivery practices. In response to increasing physician shortages, staff burnout and high recruiting costs, care delivery solutions must change to keep up with patient demand. The pandemic era has shown that hospitals must be better prepared to care for…
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Physicians are in short supply in the U.S. A report by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) estimates a total shortage between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians over the next 12 years. Shortages include up to 48,000 primary care physicians and up to 77,100 non-primary care physicians. These statistics live within two other key trends impacting future…
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The physician shortage in America is quickly becoming dire. Data published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) finds that we’ll be facing a shortage of nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032. This care crisis creates both limitations and delays in the access to healthcare that is posing a real risk to patients. Specialists in…
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Looking at the latest statistics which estimate 117,000 physicians left the profession in 2021, out of an exodus of almost 334,000 healthcare provider personnel, the analysis from Definitive Healthcare reaffirms that the physician shortage is one of the main obstacles to running an economically viable healthcare system. In underserved communities, maintaining a sufficient number of…
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