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The 2026–2032 U.S. Rural Hospital Workforce Collapse Forecast
Rural America is facing a workforce crisis that could force hundreds of hospitals to reduce services or close by 2032.
This independent forecast — built on BLS, HRSA, and AHA data — projects a shortfall of 120,000–160,000 clinical FTEs in rural hospitals alone. Without intervention, 40–50 % of rural facilities face critical staffing gaps by 2030.
The good news: five proven levers (pipeline expansion, retention redesign, telehealth staffing, community partnerships, and policy advocacy) can reduce shortages by 50–80%.
This report gives rural leaders the data and playbook to act before it’s too late.
Instant download includes FOUR deliverables
- Premium report (PDF) — concise, data-rich, no fluff
- Full Excel data pack — 50-state index, shortage calculator, traveler cost projection tool
- Printable state risk/opportunity heat-map poster
- Executive leadership one-pager slide (PowerPoint ready for your board deck)
Early bird pricing for a limited time.
Prepared by
Tresha D. Moreland, MBA, SPHR, FACHE
Author of the national bestseller Navigating the Healthcare Workforce Shortage
18+ years advising health systems on workforce strategy





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