Optum Philippines, a leading technology and data-enabled care delivery company, launched a series of programs to help address the “nursing crunch”, a term that pertains to the shortage of nurses in the health care workforce.
According to the Department of Health, it would take roughly 12 years to fill the shortage among nurses and a longer period of 23 years for doctors. While recent policies have been set to address the nursing crunch and develop the local health care sector, Filipino nurses will be at a disadvantage if stakeholders and institutions fail to keep up with the demands and changes of the industry.
“The nursing crunch poses a significant challenge to the global health care system, straining resources and impacting patient care,” said Ivic Mueco, managing director, of Optum Philippines.
“We are committed to being part of the solution by investing in developing and supporting the Filipino nursing workforce. Through comprehensive training programs made available to all and for our employees, competitive benefits, and a culture of growth and excellence, we aim to empower nurses to thrive in their careers and deliver the highest quality of care to our communities,” Mueco said.
