Becker's Healthcare May 20, 2019
Primary care is the backbone of the U.S. healthcare system given its inextricable link to positive health outcomes and health equity, yet the availability of these integral healthcare providers varies greatly state by state.
The average number of primary care physicians per 100,000 people in the country is 156.7, but Rhode Island sits at the highest end of the spectrum and Idaho at the lowest in terms of supply.
A greater number of primary care physicians has been linked to longer life spans and better patient outcomes, including lower rates of low birthweight and all-cause mortality, according to the United Health Foundation. UHF factors primary care physician availability as an indication of health when calculating its annual America’s Health Rankings...
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