“Access to quality healthcare should not be just a privilege.”
The Physician Shortage Crisis: A Call for Action
Exploring the Challenges and Solutions for Equitable Healthcare
Those familiar with the healthcare landscape's complexity also recognize the industry’s ongoing transformation. This is significant as the twin pressure of the so-called primary care physician shortage and the evolving demands of value-based payment models drive this changeover. The shift is reshaping the way patients seek medical care as well as their expectations from the healthcare system.
But, the problem is more than mere physician shortage.
Healthcare leaders see primary physician shortage as a pressing issue. So reports suggest that tge United States may face a primary doctor shortage of between 17,800 and 48,000 by 2034.
This shortage is not just a future problem but it is a present crisis. American Medical Association (AMA) underscores the situation's urgency, as it can take decades to educate and train new physicians.
Primary care physicians are essential to rural regions where the distribution of doctors is lacking. These areas already suffer from limited healthcare access.
