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Physician distribution and access: workforce priorities.(Graham Center One-Pager)
Publication: American Family Physician Publication Date: 15-MAY-08 Author: Zhang, Xingyou ; Phillips, Robert L., Jr. ; Bazemore, Andrew W. ; Dodoo, Martey S. ; Petterson, Stephen M. ; Xierall, Imam ; Green, Larry A.
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COPYRIGHT 2008 American Academy of Family Physicians
Most Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) exceed federal population-to-physician designation criteria, yet struggle to maintain access to primary care physicians. Policy options for recruiting and retaining primary care physicians to HPSAs, and new HPSA criteria that support access to primary care practices, should be considered.
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Whether the United States has enough physicians is controversial, but the ongoing problem of physician distribution is certain. HPSA designation for an area or population is one means of directing resources to enhance access to care and currently requires fewer than one physician for every...
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