Health Workforce Assessment of Hawaii Physicians

Analysis of data from the DHHS Health Resources and Services Area Resource File, 2001

  • Megan Inada University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
  • Kelley Withy University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
  • January Andaya University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
  • Allen Hixon University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32398/cjhp.v3i4.1789

Abstract

Rural Americans suffer significant health disparities compared to their urban counterparts. One of the explanations for this is lack of adequate workforce. Rural communities in the State of Hawai’i are no exception. Although there is an adequate supply of providers in the state, the disproportionate distribution leaves rural areas lacking. The PowerPoint prepared provides a cross sectional picture of the number of practicing physicians, a description of their specialties, age distribution, and location of training by county based on data collected by the federal government. We hope that this will help highlight current and future physician needs for medical and non-medical professionals working to provide Hawaii’s rural communities with adequate health care.

Published
2005-12-01
How to Cite
Inada, M., Withy, K., Andaya, J., & Hixon, A. (2005). Health Workforce Assessment of Hawaii Physicians: Analysis of data from the DHHS Health Resources and Services Area Resource File, 2001. Californian Journal of Health Promotion, 3(4), 157-159. https://doi.org/10.32398/cjhp.v3i4.1789
Issue
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2005): CJHP 2005 December
Section
Articles