Expanding health insurance coverage is part of the national political debate. But a new study suggests that there aren't enough primary care doctors and nurses to meet the needs of people who are currently insured. We discuss the state of the national primary care workforce and its implications for nationwide health policies.
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The Disappearing Family Doctor
Listen Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. in HealthGuest host: Jennice Fuentes
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David Taylor
Chief Operating Officer, National Association of Community Health Centers
Robert Barish
Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine
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