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A report co-authored by Alfred Tallia, chair of the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, highlights the shortage of primary-care doctors in the United States, particularly in New Jersey. The shortage is attributed to low pay for primary-care doctors compared to specialists, leading many doctors to leave the state. Primary care is essential for reducing mortality, health disparities, and healthcare costs, yet it remains underfunded in New Jersey. The report recommends increasing reimbursement rates for primary-care doctors and transitioning to advanced primary care to address the shortage and improve access to care for New Jersey residents. [Extracted from the article] |
