The Growing Provider Shortage Revisited
Year Developed: 04/13/2026
Resource Type: Report
Primary Audience: Administrative Staff
C-Suite (CEOs, CFOs, CIO, COOs, CMOs, etc.)
Secondary Audience: Clinicians
Enabling Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: ACUsStar2Center
Annotation: Provider shortages have plagued healthcare organizations for decades, and the increase in shortages highlights the need for Health Professions Education and Training (HP-ET) programs that are built on understanding what roles are currently in demand, and which are likely to increase in demand in the near future. This document is designed to highlight projected workforce needs and provides an overview of options available to develop or sustain HP-ET programs to meet these needs.
Resource Subtopic:
Workforce: Health Professions Education and Training (HP-ET)
Workforce: Recruitment
Workforce: Data
Tools and Dashboards.
Hiring
Planning
Staffing and Onboarding.