"...the United States faces a crucial shortage of medical providers, below the projected need for an aging population.
That could have lasting effects on care, particularly in states like Iowa with significant rural populations. Experts say the problem has been building for a while, but the effects of the pandemic accelerated the shortages by pushing many doctors over the edge into early retirement or other fields."
KFF Health NewsCovid Worsened Shortages of Doctors and Nurses. Five Years On, Rural Hospitals Still Struggle. - KFF Health NewsThe U.S. faces a crucial shortage of medical providers, especially in rural areas. The problem has been building for a while, experts say, but the pandemic accelerated it by pushing many doctors over the edge into early retirement or other fields.
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