We have written a lot about the physician shortage and how it is affecting healthcare in the United States. GOOD has put together a nice infographic that shows statistics that really illustrate the factors that are contributing to the problem.

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Ben Amirault was formerly the marketing manager at Barton Associates' Peabody, MA headquarters. He received a B.A. in English, specializing in journalism, from the University of New Hampshire.
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