According to the Wisconsin Hospital Association’s 2023 workforce report released Tuesday, the expected increase in baby boomer retirements in the coming years will likely put extra strain on a health care industry that’s already dealing with worker shortages, Wisconsin Public Radio reported.
The report notes that people over 65 years of age make up about 20% of the population, but account for over 40% of health care usage. By 2030, one in five Americans will be at retirement age, along with roughly one in four Wisconsinites.
