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Altering specialty balances.

D A Kindig1

  • 1School of Medicine, University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Physician Executive
|October 5, 1993
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Physician distribution and numbers have been a recurring policy concern since the 1960s, particularly with Medicare and Medicaid. Addressing these issues effectively requires clear definitions and policy consensus for lasting health reform solutions.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Policy
  • Healthcare Workforce

Background:

  • Physician supply and distribution have been a persistent policy concern since the 1960s.
  • These issues resurfaced in the 1980s and are central to current health reform discussions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the long-standing nature of physician workforce policy concerns.
  • To emphasize the need for clear issue framing and consensus in current health reform.

Main Methods:

  • Policy analysis of historical and current health reform proposals.
  • Review of physician workforce trends and policy debates.

Main Results:

  • Physician distribution has been a cyclical policy issue since the advent of Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Current health reform efforts are again focusing on physician numbers and distribution.

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Conclusions:

  • Effective health reform requires a clear understanding and agreement on the fundamental issues of physician supply and distribution.
  • Past policy attempts highlight the need for sustained focus and consensus-building for lasting impact.