Center for the Future of the Health Professions

The work of health care professionals is vital to the present and future of our health care delivery system. As the health care system transforms to achieve higher value and greater efficiencies, the health professional workforce must change in tandem. Our nation's health care workforce is at the heart of a 3 trillion dollar – and growing – industry, essential to the well-being of all Americans and the health of our economy. The health care sector is also a significant source of job growth. Total employment in health care is projected to increase to 22 million in 2020. State, local and national policymakers and health system stakeholders need accurate, reliable and comprehensive data/research about the health care workforce to effectively plan for a sustainable future. This information is necessary to make the best use of available resources. Therein lies the need for creation of the ATSU Center for the Future of the Health Professions.