Florida is projected to face the nation’s largest physician shortage in 2026, according to a Dec. 26 report from Medicus Healthcare Solutions.
As of Dec. 23, the following states are expected to have the largest gaps between physician supply and demand in 2026, measured in full-time equivalents:
1. Florida: -18,370 FTEs
2. Texas: -12,720 FTEs
3. Georgia: -8,360 FTEs
4. Arizona: -6,980 FTEs
5. Indiana: -6,380 FTEs
6. Tennessee: -6,260 FTEs
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