Congress discussing ways to address nationwide healthcare worker shortage
Yahoo News
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are examining ways to address the growing shortage of healthcare workers nationwide.
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) estimates this shortfall will be upwards of 124,000 physicians by 2034.
And by that time, doctors say many active physicians will be aging as well and hitting over the age of 65.
The leaders from medical schools nationwide met with members of Congress Thursday.
They say the issue isn’t just retaining current healthcare workers. Doctors say they’re also struggling to find staff to teach the next generation of medical students, especially for the nursing profession.