Why landing a doctor's appointment is such a headache — especially in rural America

There's a shortage of healthcare workers across the US.

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• US hospitals are facing critical shortages of healthcare workers.
• 85% of rural hospital execs struggle with local hiring, especially preventive care.
• Are you a healthcare worker or struggling to find care? Reach out to allisonkelly@businessinsider.com.

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