Trends

A trend is generally defined as “a consistent movement in the same direction over a long period of time.” There are trends in the health workforce that have been consistent for several years: difficulty recruiting and retaining well-trained personnel in many categories of health professions; low workforce supply in rural areas coupled with a high demand; declining physician interest in generalist disciplines; the aging workforce; and workplace flexibility.

According to Health Care Employment Projections: An Analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Projections, 2008-2018, projected trends and emerging issues help health care industry, educators, and policy makers better understand which health occupations and professions will be in greatest demand in the coming years. Emerging issues in health care workforce are high turnover rates, new and future roles for health professionals, and the retirement of baby boomers.

• The Free Dictionary: Trend
• Health Care Employment Projections: An Analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Projections, 2008-2018, 3/2010

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Page last updated February 5, 2009