Health policy

How to tackle the physician shortage

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) predicts that at least 139,000 doctors will be needed by 2033, particularly in rural and low-income areas. In an attempt to address this need, states have been replacing physicians with non-physician health care…

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) predicts that at least 139,000 doctors will be needed by 2033, particularly in rural and low-income areas. In an attempt to address this need, states have been replacing physicians with non-physician health care providers and reducing physician oversight.

I’ve seen it firsthand.

One day in the ER, a patient came in fatigued and dehydrated. He had been to his …

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How to tackle the physician shortage