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Rural doctor shortage has gotten worse since 2017

Rural doctor shortage has gotten worse since 2017 Rural doctor shortage worsens: The US has seen a net loss of 11% (1,303) of rural family physicians between 2017 and 2023, with the Northeast experiencing the largest decline. Population growth in rural areas exacerbates the issue: Young adults are moving to rural areas at the highest […]

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