News for Healthier Living

Study Finds Fewer Health Care Workers in Rural Areas, with Largest Gaps in Highly Trained Roles

A nationwide analysis found that nonmetropolitan areas in the United States have substantially fewer health care workers than metropolitan areas, particularly among highly trained professionals such as physicians and surgeons, highlighting ongoing gaps in access to care.

June 8, 2026


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