New Mexico Faces Pediatrician Shortage Across Many Counties
- Reports
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- Developments
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- Repetition
- 50%
New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
A report by New Mexico Voices for Children found that 15 of the state's 33 counties do not have a practicing pediatrician. This finding is based on an analysis of American Board of Pediatrics data, which indicates that 43% of U.S. counties lack a board-certified pediatrician.
Why it matters
The shortage represents a significant gap in essential healthcare services across New Mexico. The information is being presented to policymakers to guide future advocacy and policy decisions regarding health and economic security.
Who's involved
- New MexicoState where the pediatrician shortage is occurring
- American Board of PediatricsProvided the national analysis of pediatrician availability
- Sierra CountyA county within New Mexico identified as lacking a pediatrician
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Sierra CountySpeculative
Sierra County might face increased costs for residents due to the lack of local pediatric care services.
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The entities involved
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New Mexico
state of the United States of America
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American Board of Pediatrics
independent American medical specialty certification board
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