California Health Care Specialty Workforce Shortages Fact Sheet

January 3, 2025

This ITUP fact sheet explores the current state of California’s specialty health care workforce, highlighting critical gaps and opportunities within the system.

It examines how workforce shortages and disparities impact health outcomes, particularly in underserved and marginalized communities of color, and underscores the need for a diverse workforce that reflects the communities meant to be served.

Through a detailed analysis, this fact sheet identifies both short- and long-term strategies to strengthen California’s specialty health care workforce. It outlines key investments, policy solutions, and innovative approaches necessary to build a robust, inclusive workforce capable of meeting the evolving needs of California’s communities.

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