Becker’s Healthcare asked C-suite executives from hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and universities across the U.S. to share the most pressing workforce challenges facing healthcare in 2026 and the strategies organizations are using to address them.
The article features insights from 103 healthcare leaders, all of whom are scheduled to speak at the 16th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Meeting, taking place April 13–16, 2026, in Chicago. The discussion is part of an ongoing Becker’s series highlighting perspectives from healthcare executives participating in the conference.
The leaders outline key workforce issues ranging from staff shortages and burnout to recruitment, retention, and evolving workforce models, while also sharing practical solutions being implemented across their organizations.