Axios - Almost 2 in 3 physicians say there aren't enough qualified doctors to fill openings in their area, in another sign of how the health care workforce is straining to meet patient demand.
Mergers and acquisitions of practices, turnover from pandemic-era burnout and expansion into underserved areas are raising doubts about whether the nationwide shortage of doctors will ease over the next decade, a Medscape survey of 1,001 physicians found.
- More patients may be shifting from clinics to hospitals, increasing demand for doctors, market analysts said.
By the numbers: 63% of respondents said there was a shortage of qualified applicants for physician openings in their area, especially in primary care.
- 30% said the number of qualified applicants for those jobs has declined from three years ago, while 22% believe the quality has risen.
The physicians blamed a variety of factors, from not enough medical school applicants to hospitals' ability to outbid group practices.
Yes, but: The doctors noted an increase in qualified applicants for nurse and physician assistant positions over the prior three years. aKeep reading
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