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Care for PA Report

WEBAccording to HRSA data, the number of nurse practitioners in Pennsylvania increased rapidly in recent years, most notably in underserved and rural areas. Overall the state’s NP workforce grew by 22%. The 1,613 new NPs practicing brought Pa.’s 2017 total to 9,045, according to HRSA. NP care expanded in 57 of 67 Pa. counties.

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Care For PA Improving Care for Pennsylvanians

WEBRural communities currently have roughly half the physicians per capita as non-rural areas. Urban and suburban areas have one physician for every 382 residents. Rural Pennsylvania has one primary care physician for every 663 residents. 2.5 million people – 22% of Pennsylvanians including areas of 55 of 67 counties – reside in designated

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