Physician Workforce at Risk The healthcare workforce is nearing a breaking point, and the patient safety net has been frayed to the point of failure . Shortages across nearly every specialty threaten access, quality, and continuity of care .
1 in 5 physicians are considering leaving medicine in the next few years.
• Physician Shortages : By 2034 , the U.S. could face a shortfall of up to 124,000 physicians , including 48,000 in primary care . • Nursing Deficit : By 2032 , retirements are projected to outpace new graduates , leaving a gap of more than 362,000 nurses . • Burnout and Disengagement : Administrative overload , stagnant pay, and misaligned incentives are fueling burnout . Many physicians are “ quiet quitting ,” focusing only on patient care and stepping back from other roles. New visa fees and other restrictive policies could further strain the workforce, deepening shortages and limiting access to care. Impact: A policy meant to steady the ship has instead opened new leaks, deepening the challenges facing physicians and threatening access to care. The No Surprises Act (NSA) & Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process
The NSA and its IDR process, though well-intentioned, have left many physicians facing new obstacles that threaten the stability of their practices and care continuity.
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Impact: With fewer hands at the helm, the healthcare system grows harder to steer, and every lost clinician erodes our capacity for stable, reliable care.
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