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Council Member Narcisse highlights the nationwide physician shortage and its impact on H+H
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Council Member Mercedes Narcisse discusses the nationwide physician shortage and its amplified impact on NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H). She cites projections indicating a potential shortage of up to 54,000 physicians by 2033, particularly affecting underserved urban and rural communities.
- The nationwide shortage is projected to reach up to 54,000 physicians by 2033.
- At H+H, the shortage is particularly acute, with vacancies in critical departments.
- These shortages result in longer wait times, delayed care, and lower morale among staff.
Mercedes Narcisse
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This issue are amplified by the nationwide physician shortage with projections showing a shortage of up to 54,000 physician by 2033, particularly affecting underserved urban and rural communities.
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At h and h, these issues are particularly acute.
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Our physicians are stretched thin with vacancy in critical departments, which result in longer wait times, delayed care, and lower mole among staff.