January 2012
Cardiovascular Performance
December 2011
Preventive Care
November 2011
Hospital Selection
October 2011
Financial Trends
September 2011
Mental Health, Substance Abuse Costs
August 2011
Healthcare Online Trends
July 2011
Costs of Care
June 2011
Hospital Performance
May 2011
Workforce Wellness
April 2011
Outpatient Trends
March 2011
Hospital-Based Care
February 2011
Healthcare Spending
January 2011
Cardiovascular Service
December 2010
Healthcare Reform: Utilization
November 2010
Healthcare Reform: Readmissions
October 2010
Healthcare Reform: Medicaid
September 2010
Consumer Healthcare Sentiment Index
August 2010
Wellness Pays
July 2010
Hospital Performance
June 2010
Financial Trends
May 2010
Ambulatory Surgery Trends
April 2010
Orthopedic Trends
March 2010
Niche Technologies
February 2010
Outpatient Trends

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Fact File, October 1, 2007

The first baby boomers enter retirement age within the next three to five years, signaling the beginning of a U.S. aging trend that will last for decades. As the number of older Americans grows, so will the demand for physicians. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that the number of Americans 65 and over will surpass 86 million by 2050. With the elderly reporting higher numbers of chronic conditions that require persistent treatment, physicians from multiple specialties will be in greater demand. And as the industry faces mounting challenges on the supply side of the work force equation, physician demand will continue to be a critical issue for healthcare leaders trying to offer quality care while controlling costs.