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A model to evaluate whether a community can support a physician.

G A Doeksen1, D A Miller, E Howe

  • 1Department of Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater.

Journal of Medical Education
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Rural healthcare access is a significant concern. This study developed a model to assess the economic viability of establishing physician practices in rural communities, aiding leaders and doctors in decision-making.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Rural Health
  • Healthcare Economics

Background:

  • Rural communities face challenges in healthcare accessibility.
  • Assessing the viability of physician practices in these areas is crucial for community leaders and medical professionals.
  • Existing methods for evaluating rural practice potential are limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and present a model for projecting the economic feasibility of establishing a physician practice in a rural community.
  • To provide a tool for community leaders and physicians to evaluate practice sustainability.
  • To aid in addressing the concern of rural healthcare availability.

Main Methods:

  • A detailed survey of 25 physicians' practices in rural Oklahoma was conducted in 1986.

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  • Data on patient visits and practice costs from 1985 were collected.
  • A model was designed using this data to project practice economics.

    • Main Results:

    • The study provides a framework for projecting the number of physician visits a rural community can generate.
    • The model estimates the costs associated with establishing and maintaining a rural clinic.
    • Projected gross and net income for a physician practice can be determined.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed model offers a method to evaluate the economic potential of rural physician practices.
    • This tool can assist in strategic planning for healthcare services in underserved areas.
    • Informed decisions regarding physician location can improve rural healthcare availability.