The physician shortage continues to increase, with certain states affected more significantly by the current and impending shortage. According to the American Medical Association, the nationwide physician shortage is expected to reach as many as 159,000 physicians by 2025. At least 22 states and 15 medical specialties had reported physician shortages as of June this year.
Virginia is one of the states dramatically affected by the current shortage, mainly because of an increase in demands for specialty services for the aging population as well as coverage for the uninsured with healthcare reform.
According to the Association of American Medical College, Virginia ranks 31st nationally in retaining graduates, 61% of residents go to other states after completing their training.
Nearly all US States are experiencing physician shortages, and with healthcare reform pending the shortages are predicted to increase dramatically. Rural areas in Virginia as well as all states are experiencing a harder time retaining and recruiting new physicians.
Read the full article in American Medical News, or click here:
http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2010/10/04/prse1005.htm
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