Original Research

The Effects of Physician Supply on the Early Detection of Rectal Cancer

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In the health policy and reimbursement arenas, there is an ongoing debate concerning whether specialists should be allowed to serve as primary care physicians. The insurance companies, legislators, and regulators who wrestle with these decisions should consider important factors, such as early detection of cancer when they establish their policies. Finally, when our society looks at the overall delivery of health care services, we must strive not just for the right number of physicians but also for an appropriate balance between primary care and specialty physician supply to achieve optimal health outcomes.

Acknowledgment

Dr Roetzheim and Dr Ayanian were supported through Generalist Physician Faculty Scholars Awards from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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