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Family physicians: supply and demand.

¹Department of Family and Community Medicine, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC.

Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)

|May 1, 1989

Summary

The supply of family physicians is adequate, with strong demand due to cost-effectiveness. However, lower incomes compared to other specialties hinder the supply of these crucial healthcare providers.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Health Workforce Analysis
Primary Care Medicine

Background:

The Graduate Medical Education National Advisory Committee's estimates for the family physician supply are considered accurate.
There is a strong and increasing demand for family physicians, driven by the recognized cost-effectiveness of case-management systems.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the factors influencing the supply and demand of family physicians in the nation.
To identify key barriers affecting the availability of family physicians.

Main Methods:

Analysis of national physician supply estimates.
Evaluation of demand drivers in healthcare systems.
Assessment of financial factors impacting specialty choice.

Main Results:

The estimated national supply of family physicians aligns with current needs.
Demand for family physicians is robust, supported by healthcare system efficiencies.
Lower comparative income in family practice is a significant impediment to increasing physician supply.

Conclusions:

While supply and demand are currently balanced, lower financial incentives in family practice pose a threat to future physician availability.
Addressing income disparities is crucial for sustaining and growing the family physician workforce.
Medical school graduates may be deterred from family practice due to lower earning potential compared to other specialties.

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