Why staffing medical practices is so challenging

Healthcare is facing one of the toughest hiring environments in its history. From physicians to nurses to administrative staff, practices and health systems across the country are struggling to fill open positions, and the pressure isn't letting up anytime soon.

Physician burnout, an aging workforce nearing retirement, and a shrinking pipeline of new graduates are colliding with rising patient demand. Add to that the administrative burden physicians face daily — prior authorizations, documentation requirements, and shrinking reimbursements — and it's no surprise that recruitment and retention have become top priorities for practice leaders.

The challenges don't stop at recruitment. Once a role is filled, keeping that person engaged and committed to the practice is its own battle. Compensation, work-life balance, and career growth opportunities all factor into whether a hire stays for the long haul or moves on within a year or two.

Medical Economics spoke with Dina Taylor, Chief Evangelist at Hirevue, to learn why staffing in healthcare has become such a challenge.