By ROBERT PEAR
Published: April 26, 2009
WASHINGTON — Obama administration officials, alarmed at doctor shortages, are looking for ways to increase the supply of physicians to meet the needs of an aging population and millions of uninsured people who would gain coverage under legislation championed by the president.
Primary Care Providers in Short Supply
The officials said they were particularly concerned about shortages of primary care providers who are the main source of health care for most Americans.
One proposal — to increase Medicare payments to general practitioners, at the expense of high-paid specialists — has touched off a lobbying fight.....
Graphic Shortage of Doctors an Obstacle to Obama Goals - NYTimes.com
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