Focus on the current makeup of the health care workforce, the challenges posed by shortages in certain professions, and how these shortages are being addressed. Most health care in the United States is delivered in traditional setting such as hospitals, physician organizations, and longterm care organizations. As access is becoming more readily available, the demand for care is increasing as physician shortages is also increasing.

write short or one page summary answers to the questions below and include in text citation and reference within the 5 years.

1. With the increase in number of non-physician providers, discuss how it may affect cost, quality and access to care in the U.S. health care system.

2. Discuss the possibility of changes to scope of practice regulations and how it could help to abate health worker shortages

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1 The proliferation of nonphysician providers NPPs such as nurse practitioners NPs and physician assistants PAs has the potential to positively impact ... View the full answer