Progess and Problems in Improving the Availability of Primary Care Providers in Underserved Areas
HRD-77-135
Published: Aug 22, 1978. Publicly Released: Aug 22, 1978.
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Congress recognized the importance of making health manpower accessible to the entire population. A disproportionate number of physicians has been concentrated in urban areas, mainly because of professional considerations. During fiscal years 1972 to 1977, more than $430 million in federal funds were obligated in an attempt to increase the supply of physicians in shortage areas.
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