Michigan can ease doctor shortage by raising pay for primary care, group says

The Michigan State Medical Society has weighed in with a 14-point plan to address health care provider shortages that are leading to long waits and higher costs.

By: Robin Erb

Outlets: Bridge Michigan

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 1,011

Last Updated: 2 days, 19 hours ago

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Michigan faces severe shortages in the health care workforce across many fields, including both primary care doctors and specialties
In a new report, the Michigan State Medical Society recommends boosting reimbursements to primary care doctors as a way to alleviate pressure from others
More importantly, its lead author said, that will improve care for patients

NEW BALTIMORE — Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that …

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