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A Workforce for the New Era of Equitable Health Care
Published 2 years, 10 months ago
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It’s estimated that the health care industry will need at least an additional 3.5 million workers in the next five years to meet demand, but where will they come from? Health care experts say there is a crucial component of new talent that is being overlooked — community health workers. In this conversation, hear from three experts who believe that expanding and integrating this talent pool into America's hospitals and health systems could provide a bridge to meeting future health care needs. To learn more about the AHA's Institute for Diversity and Health Equity please visit https://ifdhe.aha.org/