Comparing Physicians' Perceptions of Access to Behavioral Health Resources in Rural and Urban Practices

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Explores the differences in the perceptions of rural and urban physicians about access to behavioral health resources for their patients. Draws conclusions from findings of the 2022 National Sample Survey of Physicians by rural versus urban ZIP codes. Breaks down data by specialty, years of practice, and average time spent in different care locations, among other measures.

C. Holly A. Andrilla, Natalia V. Oster, Xiaochu Hu, et al.

Journal of Rural Health, 42(4), e70226

09/2026

Behavioral health · Health workforce supply and demand · Physicians · Primary care · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data