The U.S. gastroenterology workforce faces a critical shortage, with a projected deficit of 1,630 full-time equivalents (FTEs) by 2025, according to HRSA. Of the 18,756 active gastroenterologists, over 50% are nearing retirement age within the next decade, further straining resources as demand surges due to an aging population and rising colorectal cancer cases among younger individuals.
Challenges include limited GI fellowship positions and declining reimbursement rates, pushing many practitioners toward larger health systems. Solutions such as implementing GI hospitalist models, leveraging telemedicine, and utilizing locum tenens staffing are critical to ensuring uninterrupted care and addressing the growing need for gastroenterology services.
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