Current：Home > MyWhat's the cure for America's doctor shortage? -SecureWealth Bridge
What's the cure for America's doctor shortage?
View
Date：2025-04-16 00:57:19
There is a doctor shortage in this country. The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates that if workforce trends and healthcare demand continue as expected, the U.S. could be short as many as 124,000 physicians by the year 2034.
Today, we look at the causes—and potential cures—for the nation's dearth of doctors.
Music by Drop Electric. Find us: Twitter / Facebook / Newsletter.
Subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts and NPR One.
For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
veryGood！ (25341)
Related
- In ‘Nickel Boys,’ striving for a new way to see
- New York’s top court allows ‘equal rights’ amendment to appear on November ballot
- Biden pushes on ‘blue wall’ sprint with Michigan trip as he continues to make the case for candidacy
- You Won't Believe How Many Crystals Adorn Team USA's Gymnastics Uniforms for 2024 Olympics
- The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- Georgia’s Fulton County approves plan for independent monitor team to oversee general election
- On NYC beaches, angry birds are fighting drones on patrol for sharks and swimmers
- Remains of U.S. airman whose bomber was shot down in World War II identified 81 years later
- Krispy Kreme offers a free dozen Grinch green doughnuts: When to get the deal
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword, Right Over There (Freestyle)
Ranking
- Spooky or not? Some Choa Chu Kang residents say community garden resembles cemetery
- Trump lawyers press judge to overturn hush money conviction after Supreme Court immunity ruling
- 2 teenage suspects arrested in series of shootings across Charlotte, North Carolina
- US Government Launches New Attempt to Gather Data on Electricity Usage of Bitcoin Mining
- What do we know about the mysterious drones reported flying over New Jersey?
- North Carolina governor commutes 4 sentences, pardons 4 others
- Don't let AI voice scams con you out of cash
- Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani is set to throw a grand wedding for his son. Here’s what to know
Recommendation
'Malcolm in the Middle’ to return with new episodes featuring Frankie Muniz
Inside Black Walnut Books, a charming store focusing on BIPOC and queer authors
Southwest adds flights to handle Taylor Swift hordes for fall Eras Tour shows in the U.S.
Mexico’s most dangerous city for police suffers simultaneous attacks that kill 2 more officers
Former Syrian official arrested in California who oversaw prison charged with torture
Arrest Made in Cold Case Murder of Teenager Elena Lasswell 20 Years Later
Shark species can get kind of weird. See 3 of the strangest wobbegongs, goblins and vipers.
Thousands of Oregon hospital patients may have been exposed to infectious diseases