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Physician shortage real

Sun., June 22, 2014

The June 19 editorial regarding the need for more physicians and residency slots is exactly what the health care community’s been saying for years. Until there are more doctors and nurse practitioners, no one is going to get timely health care. And the reimbursement needs to be a viable amount.

Shirley Maike

Medical Lake

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