Current medical career news in america 2019

Here are some significant medical career news in America for 2019:

  1. Primary Care Shortage: The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) reported a shortage of primary care physicians in the US, with a projected shortage of 21,100 primary care physicians by 2032. (Source: AAMC, 2019)
  2. Nursing Shortage: The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reported a shortage of registered nurses (RNs) in the US, with a projected shortage of 1.1 million RNs by 2024. (Source: AACN, 2019)
  3. Telemedicine Growth: Telemedicine usage increased by 340% in 2019, with 76% of healthcare organizations offering telemedicine services. (Source: American Telemedicine Association, 2019)
  4. AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare: AI and machine learning technologies were increasingly adopted in healthcare, with 83% of healthcare organizations using AI in some capacity. (Source: Accenture, 2019)
  5. Mental Health Awareness: Mental health awareness and treatment became a major focus in 2019, with the US Surgeon General releasing a report on the importance of addressing mental health. (Source: US Surgeon General, 2019)
  6. Opioid Epidemic: The opioid epidemic continued to be a major public health crisis, with the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declaring it a national emergency in 2017. (Source: HHS, 2017)
  7. Healthcare Workforce Diversity: The AAMC reported that the healthcare workforce is becoming more diverse, with a growing number of underrepresented minorities entering the profession. (Source: AAMC, 2019)
  8. Medical School Enrollment: Medical school enrollment increased by 1.3% in 2019, with a total of 42,742 students enrolled in US medical schools. (Source: AAMC, 2019)
  9. Physician Burnout: Physician burnout remained a significant concern, with a 2019 survey finding that 44% of physicians reported feeling burned out. (Source: Medscape, 2019)
  10. Healthcare Reform: The Trump administration continued to implement healthcare reforms, including the repeal of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and the expansion of short-term health insurance plans. (Source: The New York Times, 2019)
  11. Medical Malpractice: Medical malpractice claims increased by 10% in 2019, with a total of 144,800 claims filed. (Source: National Practitioner Data Bank, 2019)
  12. Healthcare IT: Healthcare IT continued to evolve, with the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) increasing to 96% of hospitals and 83% of physician practices. (Source: Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, 2019)

These are just a few of the significant medical career news stories in America for 2019. The healthcare industry is constantly evolving, and it's essential to stay up-to-date on the latest developments to remain informed and competitive.