Supply and distribution of the primary care workforce in rural America: 2019


  • Abstract

    Maintaining an adequate supply of primary care providers in the United States is one of the key challenges in rural health care. This study examines the 2019 supply and geographic distribution of primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants across rural areas of the United States.


  • Authors:

    Larson EH, Andrilla CHA, Garberson LA

  • Journal/Publisher:

    WWAMI Rural Health Research Center, University of Washington

  • Edition:

    Jun 2020.

  • Documents:

    Policy Brief

  • Citation:

    Larson EH, Andrilla CHA, Garberson LA. Supply and distribution of the primary care workforce in rural America: 2019. WWAMI Rural Health Research Center, University of Washington, Jun 2020.

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