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US pharmacists poised to fill physician gap amid growing shortage

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The United States faces a worsening physician shortage, projected to reach 86,000 by 2036, leading to increased healthcare costs and decreased patient access. Pharmacists, numbering around 330,000 across 54,000 locations, represent a highly accessible clinical resource. With expanding legal permissions to provide clinical services like chronic disease management and immunizations, the primary challenge is establishing the necessary payment and system infrastructure to scale these services effectively. AI

IMPACT Pharmacists' expanded clinical services could alleviate physician shortages and improve healthcare access, impacting patient care models.

RANK_REASON Article discusses a significant shift in healthcare delivery due to a projected physician shortage and the potential role of pharmacists in filling that gap. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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US pharmacists poised to fill physician gap amid growing shortage

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Seth Joseph, Contributor ·

    The Doctor Shortage Is Getting Worse. Your Pharmacist Can Help.

    The physician shortage is real and worsening. Trusted and accessible pharmacists can help, and looking for business model to support the investment.

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