Declining Endoscopic Care by Family Physicians in Both Rural and Urban Areas

RUHRC Authors: Peterson, LE
Publication Date: 07/01/2019
Full Publication: Declining Endoscopic Care by Family Physicians in Both Rural and Urban Areas

Objective

Abstract: Using data from 2014 through 2016, we demonstrated a decline in the percentage of family physicians providing endoscopic services in both rural and urban areas. Our findings suggest that forces in the health care system may be influencing the reduction in scope, rather than specific geographic factors.

Suggested Citation

Peterson LE, Nasim U, Madabhushi V. Declining Endoscopic Care by Family Physicians in Both Rural and Urban Areas. The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. July 2019;32(4):460-461; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2019.04.190064