Download or read book Physician Characteristics and Distribution in the U.S. written by Derek R. Smart and published by American Medical Association Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This information-rich resource provides users with the most accurate and complete collection of physician statistics on physician trends, physician specialty, analysis of professional activity and physician supply. Quintessential Source of Comprehensive Physician Statistics This physician data was assembled from more than 1 million U.S. physicians. It was gathered directly from the AMA Physician Masterfile and provides the most credible source of physician statistics available to professionals compiling data. Uses could include: * Historical and current physician trends * Health services research * Program planning * Policy development