Tag: Michigan worker vacancies
Michigan is old and getting older. Experts warn of looming consequences
âThe baby boom really boomed in Michigan.â The wave of resulting retirements is shrinking the stateâs labor force, and experts warn population trends could be bad news for the state….
Providers face âextreme shortageâ of paramedics, EMTs in rural Michigan
Paramedics and EMTs regularly handle the stateâs worst medical traumas and receive wages similar to fast-food workers. Even with state assistance to promote workforce development, gaps remain….
EMS providers battle money, staffing woes in rural Michigan’s ambulance ‘deserts’
Rural emergency medical services in Michigan are burdened by the high cost of keeping crews ready and insurance payouts that fail to cover calls. Hospital closures and mergers and a lack of local dollars arenât helping matters, leaving local residents in a bind to keep services afloat….
Michigan can ease doctor shortage by raising pay for primary care, group says
The Michigan State Medical Society has weighed in with a 14-point plan to address health care provider shortages that are leading to long waits and higher costs….
Report: Michigan lags in preparing students for mental health careers
Michigan is tied for the fewest behavioral health vocational training programs in the nation, contributing to a school mental health workforce shortage….