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As newly insured seek care, rural doctor shortage worsens

September 2, 2014 Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby

As more people get health-insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, the doctor shortage in rural areas is worsening. In Port Angeles, for example, a local clinic is turning away 250 callers a week.

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2024441142_acaruralaccessxml.html


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