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May 2028: Where Is Your Doctor?

Posted on May 08, 2008

We are beginning to learn more and more about the major health care crunch that is expected to develop in America. Sure, most of us will live longer, healthier lives. The over-85 age group is the fastest growing USA demographic. This 'good news' will create an enormous burden on our already-stretched health care system.Photo: Salim FadhleyTo make matters worse we will likely not have enough doctors. There are two reasons: an insufficient supply of new physicians and a steady exodus of existing practitioners.The American Association of Medical Colleges calculates that there is an immediate need...

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