By Mythili Devarakonda, Capital News ServiceHealth care workers quit their jobs in large numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic, intensifying an existing worker shortage in health care professions like nursing. The American Health Association also reports other shortages in health care, such as respiratory therapists and physicians – the country may face a shortage of up to 124,000 physicians by 2033. According to a 2022 nationwide survey, 28% of staff said that burnout is the main reason for quitting their health care jobs. There was an estimated 20% increase in health care workers quitting the field in 2021 when compared to 2019 and 2020. Medical school applicant rates have increased along with the demand for health care workers.

Source: Forbes October 13, 2022 21:38 UTC