论文信息 - The scope and targeting of influenza vaccination reminders among US adults: evidence from a nationally representative survey.

The scope and targeting of influenza vaccination reminders among US adults: evidence from a nationally representative survey.

diology, ophthalmology, anesthesia, and dermatology) and emergency medicine over the last 10 years parallels losses in family medicine, general pediatrics, and general internal medicine. General internal medicine positions increasingly serve as channels for revenuegenerating subspecialty programs, leaving fewer internal medicine positions dedicated to primary care. Policy makers hoping to realize the superior health outcomes and decreased costs associated with greater access to primary care may find this trend alarming. Our findings support the concern expressed by the COGME that instead of responding to policy aims to correct shortage in the primary care pipeline, hospitals are instead training to meet hospital goals.

Jürgen Maurer | K. Harris

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