Health Policy
New Trend Data Shows Access to Surgical Care at Risk in Rural and Urban Areas of the United States
Published in Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly, April 10th, 2009
The American College of Surgeons Health Policy Institute will highlight new research today that indicates the shortage of general surgeons has raised concerns about the access to care for underserved and rapidly aging populations in pockets of both rural and urban areas of the United States. Findings from the new, unpublished study, "Migration of Surgeons," will be shared today at a panel discussion on the issue of patient access to quality surgical care, put on by Operation Patient Access, a new campaign formed by surgical groups and other key health care stakeholders.
The report found that surgeons are moving to areas with already established medical communities,...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly
More Articles from Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly
- AVP, Inc.
John Paul Mitchell Systems Extends Contract With AVP Pro Beach Volleyball for Three More Years of Tour Sponsorship - Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
American Academy of Dermatology Presents Gold Triangle Awards at 67th Annual Meeting - Managed Care
In Texas, Favorable Regulations for Physicians May Backfire in Light of Market Downturn - Medical Web Technologies
Technology Enables Ambulatory Surgery Centers to Meet New CMS Regulatory Guidelines on Patient Rights - Orthofix International N.V.
Orthofix International Makes Additional Partial Debt Repayment Ahead of Maturity - Research and Markets
Obesity - Behavioral, Medical, and Surgical Management, 2nd Edition 2009 Update Features Extensive References and Resources - More from this issue of Surgery Litigation and Law Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
