Experts Say the Allied Health Work Force Is in Jeopardy
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The Allied Health Workforce Faces Significant Challenges
Summary:
Amid rising healthcare costs and increasing numbers of uninsured Americans, many issues are drawing congressional attention. However, the critical state of the allied health workforce remains under-recognized.
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While much focus is on healthcare costs and insurance coverage, the crucial state of the allied health workforce often goes unnoticed. Beyond doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, these professionals play key roles in patient care across hospitals and various healthcare settings.
The growing demand for services, along with retirements, technological advances, and alternative career opportunities, are straining educational resources. The Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) highlights alarming trends within these professions.
Currently, many allied health sectors are experiencing vulnerabilities. For instance, while medical laboratory tests accompany much of hospital treatment, there's a severe shortage of medical technologists, rivaling the national nurse shortage.
To address these issues, ASAHP is collaborating on legislation known as S. 473, the Allied Health Professions Reinvestment Act of 2005, and its counterpart, H.R. 215. Introduced in 2005, this legislation aims to tackle workforce challenges.
ASAHP warns that if actions aren't taken promptly, there could be a rise in adverse patient outcomes due to insufficient allied health personnel.
The term "allied health" was introduced by the federal government in 1966 to address significant workforce shortages in fields like physical therapy.
The situation demands urgent attention to prevent further impacts on patient care.
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