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Finding equilibrium in U.S. physician supply

J E Wennberg1, D C Goodman, R F Nease

  • 1Center for the Study of the Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Dartmouth Medical School.

Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|January 1, 1993
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Health system reform requires strategic physician supply planning. A new public-sector model proposes barriers to entry, early retirement, and incentives to ensure adequate physician distribution for population needs.

Area of Science:

  • Health Policy
  • Medical Workforce Planning
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Aligning physician numbers with population needs is crucial for health system reform.
  • Prepaid group practice health maintenance organizations offer a model for physician supply management.
  • Current physician supply planning often relies on the private sector, leading to potential disparities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a new public-sector model for physician supply planning.
  • To address the limitations of private sector-led physician distribution.
  • To ensure equitable access to healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • The study outlines a strategic approach to physician workforce management.
  • Key strategies include regulatory and economic interventions.

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  • Focus on both domestic and international physician allocation.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed model emphasizes proactive public sector involvement.
    • It suggests five core strategies for effective physician supply management.
    • Aims to overcome challenges posed by market-driven provider distribution.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective physician supply planning is an essential public sector responsibility.
    • A multi-faceted approach involving entry barriers, retirement incentives, and reallocation is recommended.
    • This model seeks to optimize physician distribution to meet population health needs.