Has the acuity become higher?

I think we've all noticed a difference in how the US healthcare system operates post 2020. Can anybody, say, with 10+ years of working say if the patients are sicker now than before?

I feel like my job has become much more difficult due to administration, regulations, noting. I'm just not sure if the health of the general patient population has become sicker thus making things harder as well, or if that has been consistent and I'm still green to medicine.

I'm also curious to hear the opinions of non-US clinicians. Thanks!

Author: Benzosplease