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The U.S. health care industry could face a shortage of 100,000 workers by 2028, according to a new report from Mercer.

"A shortage of 100,000 health care workers will exacerbate existing disparities in health care access in certain states," said Dan Lezotte, a partner in Mercer's U.S. Workforce Strategy and Analytics Practice. "It is imperative that health care systems take action and develop strategies to address shortages so patient care is not impacted."

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