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Advising the Congress on Medicare issues
MedPAC > Recommendations > Graduate medical education financing: Focusing on educational priorities (3)

Graduate medical education financing: Focusing on educational priorities (3)

June 15, 2010

The Secretary should conduct workforce analysis to determine the number of residency positions needed in the United States in total and by specialty. In addition, analysis should examine and consider the optimal level and mix of other health professionals. This work should be based on the workforce requirements of health care delivery systems that provide high-quality, high-value, and affordable care.

Appeared in: June 2010 - Chapter 4

Topics: Hospital and Physicians and other health professionals.