Is There a Physician Shortage?
As little as 10 years ago, the US had an oversupply of physicians. My how times change. According to a recent report released by the Kentucky Institute of Medicine, Kentucky is already near the bottom of the barrel, ranking 32nd out of 50 in patient to doctor ratio. With factors such as healthcare costs, aging population and litigation concerns on behalf of physicians, the shortage is predicted to worsen. So what is the solution? How can we assure adequate physician levels in both metropolitan and rural areas of the state? Join us on Friday when we explore the issue of the coming physician shortage.
Listen to the ShowGuests:
Dr. Kimberly Alumbaugh, OB/GYN
Dr. Emory A. Wilson, researcher; Director of the KY Institute of Medicine
Dr. Baretta R. Casey, Director of the UofK Cetner for Excellence in Rural Health