The urgent need for more healthcare professionals is impacting the delivery of healthcare across America. The exploding baby boomer population coupled with a shortage of professionals to supply preventative care and health education to communities places undue strain on the existing workforce. New York is one of many states where there’s a shortage of primary care physicians, and the unavailability of primary care will go up as more residents acquire health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.
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