Supply and demand analysis of the current and future US neurology workforce.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study estimates current and projects future neurologist supply and demand under alternative scenarios nationally and by state from 2012 through 2025.

Methods

A microsimulation supply model simulates likely career choices of individual neurologists, taking into account the number of new neurologists trained each year and changing demographics of the neurology workforce. A microsimulation demand model simulates utilization of neurology services for each individual in a representative sample of the population in each state and for the United States as a whole. Demand projections reflect increased prevalence of neurologic conditions associated with population growth and aging, and expanded coverage under health care reform.

Results

The estimated active supp

SUBMITTER: Dall TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3776531 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature