Narang A, Sinha SS, Rajagopalan B, Ijioma NN, Jayaram N, Kithcart AP, Tanguturi VK, Cullen MW. The Supply and Demand of the Cardiovascular Workforce: Striking the Right Balance.
J Am Coll Cardiol 2016;
68:1680-1689. [PMID:
27712782 PMCID:
PMC5351767 DOI:
10.1016/j.jacc.2016.06.070]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2016] [Revised: 06/20/2016] [Accepted: 06/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
Abstract
As the burden of cardiovascular disease in the United States continues to increase, uncertainty remains on how well-equipped the cardiovascular workforce is to meet the challenges that lie ahead. In a time when health care is rapidly shifting, numerous factors affect the supply and demand of the cardiovascular workforce. This Council Commentary critically examines several factors that influence the cardiovascular workforce. These include current workforce demographics and projections, evolving health care and practice environments, and the increasing burden of cardiovascular disease. Finally, we propose 3 strategies to optimize the workforce. These focus on cardiovascular disease prevention, the effective utilization of the cardiovascular care team, and alterations to the training pathway for cardiologists.
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