Windham, N.H. – October 07, 2026 -- Emergency department volumes in the United States are projected to grow 6% over the next decade, intensifying pressure on an already strained emergency care system, according to a new report from Medicus Healthcare Solutions.
Medicus releases 2026 edition of national emergency medicine workforce report
The locum tenens and healthcare workforce solutions company published "A System Under Strain: Rising Demands in Emergency Medicine," a data-driven analysis combining national statistics, industry research, and proprietary insights into physician staffing patterns.
Report maps physician shortages and regional supply-demand gaps
The study examines the emergency medicine workforce, including physician distribution and locum tenens usage, and identifies physician shortages and uneven regional supply as key drivers behind rising demand for emergency care. It also analyzes ED wait times, patient boarding, and capacity constraints facing hospitals nationwide.
Report offers workforce strategies for hospital coverage gaps
Medicus outlines actionable workforce strategies intended to help healthcare organizations strengthen emergency department coverage and maintain timely patient access as volumes climb over the next ten years.