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Doctor Shortage in Northwest Montana Leads to Questions of Health Care Access

January 29, 2016 /

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Despite growth in health care industry, Northwest Montana residents still have trouble finding and seeing primary care physicians

Visiting a primary care doctor in Montana to catch these health problems early can be a challenge in itself.

"A physician workforce shortage has been an ongoing issue in Montana and it definitely has been a priority issue for the Montana Medical Association," Jean Branscum, CEO of MMA, said. "It’s an issue we work on on a continual basis."

By Molly Priddy

Full Story: http://flatheadbeacon.com/2016/01/28/doctor-shortage-leads-to-questions-of-health-care-access/

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