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AAMC predicts physician shortage to reach up to 139,000 by 2033

from RevCycleIntelligence

AAMC predicts physician shortage to reach up to 139,000 by 2033 RevCycleIntelligence Demand for doctors continues to exceed supply, leading to a projected physician shortage of between 54,100 and 139,000 physicians by 2033 — a higher range compared to the previous projected shortage through 2032 of 46,900 and 121,900 physicians, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) recently reported. Released in June, the updated projections modeled nearly 29,000 newly trained physicians entering the workforce each year, as well as the continued growth in the number of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physicians' assistants (PAs). But these numbers will not be enough to meet the demand for care from a growing and aging population, AAMC stated. READ MORE

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