ENC 1101 Valencia Physician Shortage Within the Context of Improving Care and Lowering Cost Paper

Thesis Statement: Healthcare costs become much higher due to the high demand for healthcare but the insufficient supply of physicians.

• Research Question: What effects arise from physician shortages within the context of improving care and lowering costs in the United States?
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