Inside the Report
Dive into fresh insights from THMA’s 2025 Workforce Shortage Solutions Survey, featuring responses from senior clinical executives at large U.S. health systems. This report provides essential context and actionable takeaways for industry partners, offering clarity on the realities health systems face today, whether or not technology and innovation align with workforce priorities, and how organizations can effectively position their solutions to resonate with decision-makers.
Key Takeaways
Persistent cost pressures: Costs remain the top workforce challenge cited by physician, nursing, and HR executives, underscoring the need for solutions that demonstrate clear ROI.
Staffing agency perception: Executives continue to view staffing agencies as essential, but concerns around caliber, cultural fit, and high costs highlight opportunities.
Technology’s promise vs. reality: Tech and AI investment ranks highly as a strategic priority, but health systems continue to rely heavily on traditional methods for immediate gaps, signaling room to better align solutions with practical needs.
Clinician sentiment on tech: Nurses lag behind physicians in overall tech buy-in, according to executives, but solutions like voice-to-text technology have secured strong support across the board.
Care model redesign adoption: Physician execs report greater adoption of care model redesigns, yet both physician and nursing leaders remain hesitant on AI-assisted solutions.