Medicus Healthcare Solutions Releases a Comprehensive Report on the United States Physician Shortage

The United States physician shortage is accelerating workforce constraints across specialties and regions, requiring healthcare organizations to balance immediate coverage needs with long-term planning.

In response, Medicus Healthcare Solutions has released a new report, The Physician Workforce Under Pressure: From Shortage to Strategy, which offers an in-depth analysis of the factors contributing to the U.S. physician shortage and strategies healthcare organizations are evaluating to address it.

"We talk with healthcare leaders every day who are doing everything they can to maintain access to care despite ongoing physician shortages," said Bob Dickey, Chief Executive Officer at Medicus Healthcare Solutions. "This report reflects those conversations and brings the data together so leaders can better anticipate what's coming and plan ahead with confidence."

Drawing on national workforce data, industry benchmarks, and proprietary insights, Medicus' report examines:

• By the Numbers: physician workforce and job growth projections
• Key Drivers: factors contributing to the shortage, including an aging population, training constraints, and more
• Patient and Operational Impact: geographical disparities, hospital closures, service line reductions, and the effects of physician shortages on access, care delivery, and more

Medicus' report also features specialty-specific insights to help healthcare organizations prioritize planning and resource allocation.