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What's Driving The Lack of Physicians in Texas

The lack of medical residency spots in Texas contributes to the state's physician shortage, which federal and state level politicians have recently tried to address through boosting funds for more residency spots.

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The lack of medical residency spots in Texas contributes to the state's physician shortage, which federal and state level politicians have recently tried to address through boosting funds for more residency spots. Experts hope these efforts will help bring more physicians to Texas, where the physician shortage is worse than the national average. (D Healthcare Daily)

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