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Analysis and Planning for South Carolina

Updated weekly as healthcare news develops.



April 1, 2010

"As Health Care Coverage Expands, Demand for Doctors Grows, Too"

According to GreenvilleOnline.com (28Mar10), the shortage of primary care physicians raises many implications for South Carolina with the passage of the new health care legislation. Nearly 1 million South Carolinians would be uninsured by 2014 without the bill; however, there is concern that the lack of primary care residencies, fewer incoming physicians and low Medicare and Medicaid reimbursals will all contribute to less access to primary care. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.