A System Under Strain: Rising Demands in Emergency Medicine

ED Volumes to Rise 6% Over Decade, Medicus Report Warns

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ED Volumes to Rise 6% Over Decade, Medicus Report Warns

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.