October
01
Tuesday
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7:30 am to 12:00 pm

West Nebraska Blood Center Mobile Blood Drive

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October
04
Friday
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8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Trauma Symposium

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Physician and Provider Recruitment

Lisa Steele

Adapting Recruitment Strategies Proves Successful

Nationwide, the number of hospitals and clinics searching for physicians and providers has increased significantly in the past decade, particularly in certain specialties and rural areas like western Nebraska. With the shortage has come intensified competition among healthcare organizations to attract and retain qualified physicians and providers. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) predicts that by 2036, the United States will face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians.