Physician shortages are worsening in New York, with a projected need for 1,000 physicians reported by 74 percent of hospitals outside of New York City, according to a new report by HANYS.
The report, titled "Help Wanted: New York's Physician Shortage Continues to Worsen," shows the results of HANYS' 2010 member survey regarding physician shortages. The survey found 69 percent of responding hospitals experienced times when their emergency department was not covered for certain specialty services, and patients were forced to travel to other hospitals.
Thirty-three percent of hospitals have had to reduce or eliminate specialty services at their hospitals because they are unable to recruit physicians, and nearly 1,600 physicians retired or left their communities in 2009, the survey found.
According to AAMC, the average age of physicians in New York State is 52, and 16 percent are over age 65.
Read the HANYS release on physician shortages.
Read more on physician shortages:
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The report, titled "Help Wanted: New York's Physician Shortage Continues to Worsen," shows the results of HANYS' 2010 member survey regarding physician shortages. The survey found 69 percent of responding hospitals experienced times when their emergency department was not covered for certain specialty services, and patients were forced to travel to other hospitals.
Thirty-three percent of hospitals have had to reduce or eliminate specialty services at their hospitals because they are unable to recruit physicians, and nearly 1,600 physicians retired or left their communities in 2009, the survey found.
According to AAMC, the average age of physicians in New York State is 52, and 16 percent are over age 65.
Read the HANYS release on physician shortages.
Read more on physician shortages:
-Not Enough Doctors? Too Many? Why States, Not Washington, Must Solve the Problem
-3 Medical Specialties Most Pursued for Employment by Hospitals