The healthcare workforce shortage is a significant issue that is discussed across multiple podcast episodes. In the episode "'It's Not the Payment System, Moron' 5-8-24", the host emphasizes that addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals is a core issue that needs to be tackled, rather than solely focusing on payment system reforms.

Similarly, in the episode "The promise of personalized medicine with cardiologist Dr. Amgad Makaryus", the guest discusses the predicted shortage of physicians, particularly in cardiology, and its potential impact on the delivery of healthcare services.

The episode "S15 Ep3: Episode 3: Johnson & Johnson Centre for Health Worker Innovation presents 'The Point of Care Around the World' in association with The Conduit" also mentions the healthcare workforce shortage as an additional factor contributing to the mental health crisis among healthcare workers.