The U.S. healthcare industry faces a severe staffing shortage, with over 145,000 healthcare providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and physical therapists, leaving the workforce between 2021 and 2022. Factors include burnout, COVID-19 stress, and shifting job opportunities. Nearly 47% of healthcare workers plan to leave their roles by 2025. The pandemic accelerated these trends, increasing demand for roles like travel nurses, though that demand dropped 42% in early 2022 as COVID-19 cases stabilized. This shortage threatens patient care and hospital performance, requiring strategic planning and innovative staffing solutions.

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