The Silent Toll of Staffing Shortages in Healthcare Whether you are a healthcare provider or just a concerned citizen, you probably have come across those alarming headlines about the rising healthcare costs in the US. One of the main reasons behind this is the staffing shortage in the healthcare industry. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) estimates that the shortage of physicians may reach around 124,000 by 2034 in the United States alone. This shortage doesn’t just impact healthcare facilities but the patients who rely on them for their well-being.