Idaho Depends on Attracting and Retaining Rural Physicians

Idaho Capital Sun

Jun 11, 2024

Outlines factors contributing to a shortage of primary care physicians in rural Idaho, including medical debt. Provides overview of the Rural Physician Incentive Program (RPIP), which offers loan repayment over the course of four years for physicians practicing in rural communities. Notes that 114 physicians have participated in the program since 2013, with 91% continuing to practice in a rural community after program conclusion.

Health workforce supply and demand · Loans, loan repayment, and loan forgiveness for health careers · Physicians · Primary care · Recruitment and retention of health professionals · Idaho