Medicus Healthcare Solutions Releases 2026 Anesthesia Clinician Shortage Report
NewsData.io · United States · Aug 27, 2026
Medicus Healthcare Solutions, a major locum tenens and healthcare workforce firm, has published its 2026 report on the anesthesia clinician shortage, citing a 3,720 FTE shortfall of anesthesiologists and a 3,140 FTE CRNA shortfall in metro areas. The report also highlights that 42.2% of anesthesiologists plan to leave their current roles within two years, signaling sustained demand for locum tenens and permanent placement services in this specialty. Geographic disparities, training bottlenecks, and retention pressures are identified as key drivers shaping anesthesia workforce planning for healthcare organizations.
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