Physician shortages affect health plan network size

Physician shortages affect health plan network size Certain regions of the country have shortages of primary care physicians, psychiatrists, obstetricians, gynecologists and general surgeons, and those shortages may hinder health plans' ability to form high-value networks, according to a new report from AHIP. Policy proposals that could alleviate the issue include expanded telemedicine use and broadening the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and physician assistants.