PHYSICIAN NOTES: AMA Warns of Doctor Glut, Primary-Care Shortage

Article Overview

This article summarizes several health policy and administration developments, led by the AMA’s revised view of physician supply and access concerns in primary care and underserved areas. It also touches on federal funding and grant resources, HHS Office of Inspector General input on fraud-and-abuse topics, and leadership changes involving HHS and CMS. The piece is relevant to physicians, practice administrators, policymakers, and coding/compliance professionals who follow federal health workforce and regulatory news.