Driven by an aging population and high burnout rates, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036. To overcome this structural deficit, employers must proactively redesign their care models to include NPs, PAs, and locum tenens support instead of relying purely on traditional recruiting.

Adecco, Care Career, AMN. Healthcare staffing consolidation is accelerating, and it changes what you should expect from a vendor relationship. Here's what to ask before you sign or renew.

With over half of healthcare workers intending to job hunt in 2026 and early-career RNs leaving the workforce at high rates, turnover is a critical threat. Employers can combat this by offering the internal flexibility and per diem options that modern clinicians are actively seeking.

As of January 31, 2026, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists can no longer bill Medicare for telehealth services. Employers must quickly pivot to in-person or hybrid staffing models to maintain care for patients who previously relied on virtual visits.

H.R. 7148 extends Medicare telehealth through 2027. Here's what the multi-year runway changes for staffing, and what's still unresolved for allied health.

The FDA recently issued dozens of warning letters and proposed removing compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide from the 503B Bulks List. This ongoing crackdown highlights the immediate need for telehealth operators to ensure robust clinical oversight and appropriate clinician-to-patient ratios rather than relying on automated visit templates.