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Rural America Loses Independent Physicians and Practices at Alarming Rate

A report by the Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI) reveals a serious decline in independent physicians and medical practices in rural areas of the US between January 2019 and 2024. The study suggests the rising corporatization of healthcare is raising costs, diminishing access to care, and potentially reducing care quality. The report found nearly 2,500 fewer physicians, almost 3,300 practice closures, and a 43% drop in independent physicians in rural areas.

Source: hitconsultant.net –

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