Economists Dispute Claims of Looming Physician Shortage
While many medical groups say with certainty that there is a looming doctor shortage in the U.S., some health care economists say there is little evidence to support such claims. Further, some economists say that a small physician shortage would be better than a surplus of doctors and that the system will adjust to meet patient demand.
- "Some Experts Dispute Claims of Looming Doctor Shortage" (Rovner, Kaiser Health News, 11/24).