Five articles in the last week from the world of healthcare staffing and technology.

32 Million patients are coming: How healthcare staffing cn keep up

• Key takeaway: With the passing of the Affordable Care Act, an estimated 32 million additional patients could be seeking medical treatment.
  

Healthcare IT trends in 2014

• Key takeaway: Have a look at this great infographic on HIT trends in 2014
  

What the heck is Mhealth?

• Key takeaway: As of February 10, 2014, the Apple iStore contains 29,504 health & fitness apps, and 23,420 medical apps.
  

Drug shortages exacerbated by supply chain woes

• Key takeaway: New rules and greater cooperation between major players appear to be leveling off a spike in medication shortages that began nearly a decade ago.

What ramifications will HIMSS14 have for Health IT?

• Key takeaway: The HIMSS conference serves as a sort of barometer for what to expect in the year ahead for the healthcare industry.