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Wayne Frangesch has served as senior vice president and chief human resources officer of Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth since December 2019, providing him with pre-pandemic and post-pandemic perspectives on the healthcare workforce. 

Addressing Physician and Advance Practice Providers staffing shortages is a necessity for healthcare organizations, yet many hospitals and health systems remain unsure about the most effective way to go about it.

The American Academy of Physician Associates is calling on the American Medical Association to end its "scope creep" campaign, arguing a more collaborative approach is needed to strengthen the U.S. healthcare system amid significant provider shortages.

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Employment grew in most areas of healthcare in July, with overall industry growth similar to the average monthly gain over the previous 12 months.

Unfortunately, burnout is commonplace in healthcare these days due to many factors, some beyond the control of healthcare organizations. The national nursing shortage, insufficient nursing pipeline, and aging patient populations are problems that may take decades to overcome.

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