title: The disappearing doctor.
abstract: As medical malpractice premiums continue to rise, physicians are leaving practice in record numbers, and states are taking matters into their own hands. See what the AMA's "crisis states" and, in some cases hospitals, are doing to stem the exodus.
authors.forename: Ron
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shinkman
mesh_terms: D000574:American Medical Association; D002322:Career Mobility; D035881:Compensation and Redress / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005249:Fees and Charges / Q000639:trends*; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006271:Health Facility Closure / Q000191:economics*; D006801:Humans; D007343:Insurance Carriers / Q000191:economics; D007351:Insurance, Liability / Q000191:economics*; D007449:Investments / Q000191:economics; D016365:Liability, Legal / Q000191:economics*; D010820:Physicians / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D014481:United States