<description>&lt;p&gt;America has a critical need for more doctors, especially in underserved communities. The American Medical Association estimates a shortage of about 35,000 primary care physicians and 60,000 specialists by 2025. Rural areas will be hit hardest by this, along with inner-city communities, both of which already face additional socio-economic barriers to adequate healthcare. The MAVEN Project is working to connect experienced volunteer physicians to vulnerable health centers to combat these shortages.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Empowered Health

Emily Kumler

Ep. 58: How the MAVEN project solves for the access to care issue in America with Dr. Lisa Bard Levine

AUG 10, 202045 MIN
Empowered Health

Ep. 58: How the MAVEN project solves for the access to care issue in America with Dr. Lisa Bard Levine

AUG 10, 202045 MIN

Description

America has a critical need for more doctors, especially in underserved communities. The American Medical Association estimates a shortage of about 35,000 primary care physicians and 60,000 specialists by 2025. Rural areas will be hit hardest by this, along with inner-city communities, both of which already face additional socio-economic barriers to adequate healthcare. The MAVEN Project is working to connect experienced volunteer physicians to vulnerable health centers to combat these shortages.