Better care for more people
Most healthcare leaders see signs of overwork in their staff. 92% of US healthcare leaders report an increased incidence of burnout, stress, and mental health issues in their workforce.
Healthcare leaders say workforce shortages are having a range of impacts on staff:
Staff shortages continue to impact care delivery in the US with 81% of healthcare leaders reporting delays in care as an issue at their organization. This issue is particularly severe in underserved communities where patients must travel further to receive care. Healthcare leaders' perspectives on the impact of staff shortages:
Healthcare leaders are turning to automation to alleviate the burden on healthcare professionals. The vast majority of leaders believe that automating repetitive tasks is critical for addressing staff shortages, saving time, and allowing healthcare professionals to perform at their highest skill level. Automation can help ease staff shortages:
We stand at an inflection point. As pressure on healthcare systems and workforces grows, collaboration between providers, innovators, policymakers and communities is essential to deliver better care for more people.
