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Rene Wisely, The Detroit News

Michigan Health Systems Seek Cure For Dearth Of Doctors

By Rene Wisely, The Detroit News April 21, 2014 KFF Health News Original

Michigan’s medical schools, doctors offices and health care networks are tackling a shortage of primary care doctors that is expected to worsen under the Affordable Care Act.

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