Top 10 States With Rising Demand for Physicians

These 10 states report physician shortages, projected physician supply gaps, or physician-to-population ratios below national benchmarks.

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Florida could face a shortage of nearly 18,000 physicians by 2035 due to increasing population and physician retirement trends.
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Texas is projected to experience continued physician shortages nationwide through 2036, particularly in primary care specialties.
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North Carolina faces intensifying concerns about primary care access as population growth affects clinician supply across its counties.
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Georgia is projected to be short over 8,000 physicians by 2030, with 143 of 159 counties designated as health professional shortage areas.
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Idaho ranks 49th nationally for actively practicing physicians, with 98.7% of its counties designated as primary care health professional shortage areas.

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