Supply, Distribution, and Access to Cardiologists, Oncologists, and Pulmonologists in the Rural and Urban U.S.
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Description
Describes the changes in the supply and demand of four specialists - cardiologists, neurologists, oncologists, and pulmonologists - between 2012 and 2022. Compares data on the ratio of these specialists per 100,000 population across urban, large rural, and small/isolated rural areas. Explores the socioeconomic characteristics of rural counties with and without one of these specialists in 2022. Summarizes perspectives of rural health system leaders on how specialty care is accessed by and delivered to rural patients.
Author(s)
Signe Burchim, David Evans, Nathan Maris, et al.
Date
08/2025
Organization
WWAMI Rural Health Research Center
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· Health workforce supply and demand
· Physicians
· Rural-urban differences
· Specialty care
· Statistics and data