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HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY UPDATE - MAY 16, 2025
The health care industry continues to face significant challenges as we move through the second quarter of 2025, with labor shortages remaining at the forefront of industry concerns. According to recent projections from the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, rural areas are expected to face a 13% shortage of registered nurses and a staggering 60% shortage of physicians by 2037[1].
These workforce challenges are potentially being exacerbated by proposed federal budget cuts. The White House's FY2026 budget proposal would eliminate nearly all Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, which provided $305.5 million in funding supporting over 24,000 nursing professionals in FY2024[1].
In response to these challenges, health care organizations are increasingly turning to unconventional solutions, including housing advocacy as a workforce strategy. In Michigan, industry leaders are addressing pipeline challenges through tuition support, loan repayment advocacy, and pushing for expanded access to affordable housing[1].
The ambulatory care sector has emerged as a bright spot, representing 48% of all health care hires according to data released this week[3]. This sector's growth highlights the ongoing shift toward outpatient services.
On the executive front, a recent survey by the Deloitte US Center for Health Solutions revealed that over 70% of C-suite health care executives across five countries have identified improving operational efficiencies and productivity gains as top priorities for 2025[5]. Many health systems have reached an inflection point, operating under constrained budgets while dealing with staff shortages and pressure to implement new technologies.
Digital transformation was cited as the issue most likely to impact global health systems this year, with many organizations still relying on outdated processes and technologies[5]. The industry remains years behind sectors like retail and finance in digital adoption, presenting both challenges and opportunities as we move forward.
The health care industry continues to face significant challenges as we move through the second quarter of 2025, with labor shortages remaining at the forefront of industry concerns. According to recent projections from the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, rural areas are expected to face a 13% shortage of registered nurses and a staggering 60% shortage of physicians by 2037[1].
These workforce challenges are potentially being exacerbated by proposed federal budget cuts. The White House's FY2026 budget proposal would eliminate nearly all Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, which provided $305.5 million in funding supporting over 24,000 nursing professionals in FY2024[1].
In response to these challenges, health care organizations are increasingly turning to unconventional solutions, including housing advocacy as a workforce strategy. In Michigan, industry leaders are addressing pipeline challenges through tuition support, loan repayment advocacy, and pushing for expanded access to affordable housing[1].
The ambulatory care sector has emerged as a bright spot, representing 48% of all health care hires according to data released this week[3]. This sector's growth highlights the ongoing shift toward outpatient services.
On the executive front, a recent survey by the Deloitte US Center for Health Solutions revealed that over 70% of C-suite health care executives across five countries have identified improving operational efficiencies and productivity gains as top priorities for 2025[5]. Many health systems have reached an inflection point, operating under constrained budgets while dealing with staff shortages and pressure to implement new technologies.
Digital transformation was cited as the issue most likely to impact global health systems this year, with many organizations still relying on outdated processes and technologies[5]. The industry remains years behind sectors like retail and finance in digital adoption, presenting both challenges and opportunities as we move forward.
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By Quiet. PleaseHEALTH CARE INDUSTRY UPDATE - MAY 16, 2025
The health care industry continues to face significant challenges as we move through the second quarter of 2025, with labor shortages remaining at the forefront of industry concerns. According to recent projections from the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, rural areas are expected to face a 13% shortage of registered nurses and a staggering 60% shortage of physicians by 2037[1].
These workforce challenges are potentially being exacerbated by proposed federal budget cuts. The White House's FY2026 budget proposal would eliminate nearly all Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, which provided $305.5 million in funding supporting over 24,000 nursing professionals in FY2024[1].
In response to these challenges, health care organizations are increasingly turning to unconventional solutions, including housing advocacy as a workforce strategy. In Michigan, industry leaders are addressing pipeline challenges through tuition support, loan repayment advocacy, and pushing for expanded access to affordable housing[1].
The ambulatory care sector has emerged as a bright spot, representing 48% of all health care hires according to data released this week[3]. This sector's growth highlights the ongoing shift toward outpatient services.
On the executive front, a recent survey by the Deloitte US Center for Health Solutions revealed that over 70% of C-suite health care executives across five countries have identified improving operational efficiencies and productivity gains as top priorities for 2025[5]. Many health systems have reached an inflection point, operating under constrained budgets while dealing with staff shortages and pressure to implement new technologies.
Digital transformation was cited as the issue most likely to impact global health systems this year, with many organizations still relying on outdated processes and technologies[5]. The industry remains years behind sectors like retail and finance in digital adoption, presenting both challenges and opportunities as we move forward.
The health care industry continues to face significant challenges as we move through the second quarter of 2025, with labor shortages remaining at the forefront of industry concerns. According to recent projections from the National Center for Health Workforce Analysis, rural areas are expected to face a 13% shortage of registered nurses and a staggering 60% shortage of physicians by 2037[1].
These workforce challenges are potentially being exacerbated by proposed federal budget cuts. The White House's FY2026 budget proposal would eliminate nearly all Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs, which provided $305.5 million in funding supporting over 24,000 nursing professionals in FY2024[1].
In response to these challenges, health care organizations are increasingly turning to unconventional solutions, including housing advocacy as a workforce strategy. In Michigan, industry leaders are addressing pipeline challenges through tuition support, loan repayment advocacy, and pushing for expanded access to affordable housing[1].
The ambulatory care sector has emerged as a bright spot, representing 48% of all health care hires according to data released this week[3]. This sector's growth highlights the ongoing shift toward outpatient services.
On the executive front, a recent survey by the Deloitte US Center for Health Solutions revealed that over 70% of C-suite health care executives across five countries have identified improving operational efficiencies and productivity gains as top priorities for 2025[5]. Many health systems have reached an inflection point, operating under constrained budgets while dealing with staff shortages and pressure to implement new technologies.
Digital transformation was cited as the issue most likely to impact global health systems this year, with many organizations still relying on outdated processes and technologies[5]. The industry remains years behind sectors like retail and finance in digital adoption, presenting both challenges and opportunities as we move forward.