Family Physician Workforce Trends: The Toll on Rural Communities
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Description
Analyzes distribution of family physicians between 2017 and
2023 to identify trends in practice location. Includes
analysis of physician demographic characteristics,
rurality, and region. Discusses the impact of a reduction
in the family physician workforce on rural communities.
Author(s)
Colleen T. Fogarty, Hoon Byun, Alison N. Huffstetler
Citation
The Annals of Family Medicine, 26(6), 535-538
Date
11/2025
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· Health workforce supply and demand
· Physicians
· Primary care
· Rural-urban differences
· Statistics and data