Using GIS To Analyze Physician Shortage Areas In Minnesota
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Physician shortages are a looming national problem. The current landscape of physicians in Minnesota is one that varies by region and within counties. Minnesota has several metropolitan areas that serve as bases for large provider concentrations and rural parts of the state where provider coverage is scant. The state has enough physicians to adequately serve the needs of its population; however, there is a problem of distribution. There is an assumption that paraprofessionals make up for some of the physician shortages, but the geographic extent is unknown.
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