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October 12, 2012

As Idaho’s Doctor Workforce Ages, Who Is Stepping Up To Replace Them?

Many states don’t have enough doctors.  As we’ve been reporting, Idaho has fewer physicians per capita than every state in the nation except Mississippi. And the shortage of doctors will likely get worse before it gets better, as physicians from the baby boom generation get ready to retire.  At least one-third of all doctors in each […]

October 8, 2012

Comparing Doctor Shortages In Small States

Just because a state doesn’t have its own medical school, doesn’t mean it will have a higher proportion of doctors than states with med schools. Take a look at this table showing states with populations of less than 2 million people.  Fewer than half of these 14 states don’t have their own med school (although some, […]

October 5, 2012

Essential StateImpact: Top Five Posts Of The Week (According To You)

In case you missed something, here’s a look back at the five posts you’ve read, shared, or commented on the most.  Check them out, and let us know what you think. Why Idaho’s Doctor Shortage Won’t Be Easy To Solve Tom Luna And Brian Cronin To Debate Idaho Education Reform Laws Live-Blog: Tom Luna And Brian […]

State Revenue Comes In Nearly 4 Percent Above Prediction In September

Tax collections to the state’s main bank account came in 3.7 percent above expectations for the month of September. Three months into this fiscal year, Idaho tax collections are 5.7 percent above the previous year. The Division of Financial Management’s general fund revenue report shows individual income tax, sales tax and product tax collections exceeded […]

October 3, 2012

What North Dakota Can Show Idaho About Training Rural Doctors

With about 680,000 people, North Dakota has less than half as many residents as Idaho. Yet North Dakota has something that Idaho does not: its own medical school. North Dakota’s school got its start in 1905 as a two-year program, where students would have to leave the state to finish their education. Since 1976, the […]

October 2, 2012
October 1, 2012

Map: How The Number Of Idaho Doctors Stacks Up To Other States

Idaho has fewer doctors for every 100,000 people than every state in the nation except one – Mississippi.

Ever since the Association of American Medical Colleges has been compiling this info, Idaho has ranked at the bottom of the list.

Explore the data. Click around the map to see how Idaho compares to other states.

September 28, 2012

Essential StateImpact: Top Five Posts Of The Week (According To You)

Here’s a look at the five posts readers couldn’t get enough of this week.  Check ’em out, let us know what you think, and share with your friends… After The Wind Boom, A Fight Over Idaho’s Energy Future Why Idaho’s Food Stamp Use Has Continued To Grow Idaho Lawmakers Will Be Asked To Fund Five Additional […]

September 27, 2012

Understanding Idahoans’ Economic Health

Over the last week, we’ve used new data from the U.S. Census Bureau to check some of Idaho’s vital signs.  We’ve looked at change in median income, the poverty rate, and food stamp use, as well as what Idahoans do for work. What emerges is a picture of struggle in the state.  Median household income […]

September 26, 2012

Report: Idaho Ranks In The Top Ten For Migration From California

The Idaho Statesman reports Idaho is a top destination for Californians. A report by the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research says Idaho ranks 7th for net migration from California. “The main reasons for the Californian exodus are jobs, lower taxes and costs to employers such as utilities, the report said. Idaho was one of seven […]

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