Looming shortage of physicians raises concerns about access to care

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The shortage of physicians in the U.S. has raised concerns about the medical community's ability to provide care for an aging population that is living with chronic conditions and experiencing longer lifespan. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has called for a 30% increase in 2006 from 2002 levels in medical school enrollment over a 10-year period and has also recommended an increase in residency slots to reduce the shortage.

Management dynamics, Management, Curricula, Company business management, Association of American Medical Colleges, Geriatricians

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Perceptions of medical school deans and state medical society executives about physician supply

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Many deans of medical schools and executives of medical societies agree that there is a shortage of doctors and this is adversely affecting medical education, according to a survey of 70 deans and 44 executives. A shortage of doctors means medical schools will not be able to hire enough faculty to teach, do research, and care for patients. This in turn affects the education of medical students, as well as revenues from patient care.

Surveys, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Deans (in schools), Deans (Education)

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Impact of malpractice reforms on the supply of physician services

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The effects of changes in state malpractice law on the supply of physicians are estimated. The outcome indicates that tort reform increased physician supply and further research is required to determine whether reform-induced increases in physician supply benefited patients.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Financial management, Government regulation, Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers, Surety insurance, Legal/Government Regulation, Malpractice Insurance, Laws, regulations and rules, Medical personnel, Tort reform, Medical malpractice, Insurance

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