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Physicians who move and why they move

S R Steiber

    JAMA
    |September 24, 1982
    PubMed
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    Physician migration in the US shows younger, female doctors moving more often, mirroring general population trends from the Frost Belt to the Sun Belt. County demographics also influence physician mobility.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Economics
    • Health Workforce Studies
    • Geographic Mobility

    Background:

    • Physician migration patterns are crucial for understanding healthcare access and distribution.
    • Previous research indicates general population migration trends, but physician-specific data require further analysis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the demographic and professional characteristics of mobile physicians compared to non-mobile physicians.
    • To identify factors influencing physician migration across county lines in the United States.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of physician migration data across US counties.
    • Comparison of demographic (age, sex) and professional (specialty, employment type) characteristics between mobile and non-mobile physicians.
    • Inclusion of county-level socioeconomic factors (population income, size) as potential determinants.

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    Main Results:

    • Mobile physicians are more frequently younger and female compared to non-mobile physicians.
    • Non-mobile physicians are more likely to be in primary care or self-employed.
    • Mobile physicians are more often in non-primary care specialties, medical administration, research, or teaching.
    • County characteristics, including income and population size, correlate with physician movement patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Physician migration patterns in the US are influenced by individual physician characteristics and local county-level factors.
    • Understanding these migration dynamics is essential for addressing regional healthcare workforce needs and disparities.