WINDHAM, N.H., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergency department (ED) volumes are projected to grow 6% over the next decade, adding to the pressures already shaping emergency care delivery across the United States.
To help healthcare leaders better understand the factors driving demand for emergent care, Medicus Healthcare Solutions, a leading locum tenens and healthcare workforce solutions company, released the 2026 edition of A System Under Strain: Rising Demands in Emergency Medicine.
Medicus' comprehensive report draws from national statistics, industry research, and proprietary insights to provide a data-driven look at:
- The emergency medicine workforce, including physician distribution and locum tenens data.
- Key factors contributing to rising demand for emergency care, including physician shortages and regional supply-demand gaps.
- ED wait times, boarding, and capacity pressures.
- Actionable workforce strategies healthcare organizations can use to strengthen coverage and ensure timely access to care.
Access the Complete Report: For an in-depth look at the emergency medicine workforce and strategies for navigating increasing demand, access the complete report here.
About Medicus Healthcare Solutions:
Medicus Healthcare Solutions is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing locum tenens and healthcare workforce solutions companies, partnering with hospitals, health systems, medical groups, and clinicians across the United States. Medicus delivers a fully managed, end-to-end workforce model that seamlessly integrates high-performing physicians and advanced practice providers with a single, accountable team overseeing recruiting, credentialing, travel, scheduling, and onboarding.
The company's Medicus Transition Program rapidly stabilizes and rebuilds clinical services in complex care environments. MedicusOne, its AI-powered contingent workforce platform, provides healthcare leaders with real-time visibility into schedules, coverage, and spend to support smarter, more controlled workforce decisions, while MedicusIQ offers clinicians a streamlined, mobile-first experience to manage every aspect of their assignments. Guided by a people-first philosophy, Medicus builds long-term partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and measurable results. Learn more at www.medicushcs.com.
SOURCE Medicus Healthcare Solutions, LLC
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