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What's the cure for America's doctor shortage?
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Date：2025-04-17 08:35:01
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.
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