Trends in the Supply and Distribution of Optometrists in North Carolina
January 21, 2014: NC Legislative Review Committee on Health Care Provider Practice Sustainability and Training/Additional Transparency
Presentation overview
What I covered in December, agenda for today
Supply of optometrists – how many is enough?
- Benchmark to national ratios
- Monitor trends over time
Distribution of optometrists – are they where we need them?
- Rural versus urban
- Health Professional Shortage Areas
Demographic characteristics and hours worked
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