By Jheri Hardaway
Staff Writer
Raleigh, NC — The future of healthcare in the Triangle region was the central topic at the Healthcare Summit 2025, presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber and a coalition of leading healthcare and business organizations. The event, which took place at the Marbles Kids Museum, brought together experts to discuss how "innovation, development, and leadership are coming together to shape a healthier Triangle region."
While panels explored various topics, a key takeaway from the development discussions was the increasing challenge of finding skilled labor for new hospital and clinic construction. A representative from one of the area's prominent construction firms highlighted a major pinch point: the scarcity of available electricians. The builder noted that a significant number of skilled electricians in the region are currently employed building the area's booming data centers, creating a competitive drain on the labor pool needed for critical healthcare infrastructure projects. This shortage threatens to slow down the development and expansion of essential medical facilities required to meet the Triangle's rapid population growth. The issue underscored the complex intersection of economic development and healthcare capacity in the region.
The summit was sponsored by Amazon One Medical, Duke Health, Gallagher, UNC Health, United Healthcare, and Wake Med Health and Hospitals, among others, and featured a morning of engaging panels from nine in the morning to noon. The challenge of securing adequate labor for hospital construction remains a critical issue for leaders dedicated to the development of a healthier Triangle.
