Managing the supply of physicians' services through intelligent incentives.

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    • Subject Terms:
      PHYSICIAN supply & demand; PHYSICIANS; MEDICAL care; HEALTH services accessibility; MEDICAL quality control
    • Subject Terms:
      CANADA
    • Abstract:
      The article presents an overview of the supply of physicians and its services in Canada. It notes that while the country has oversupply of physicians driven by delayed retirement and increased enrollment in medical schools, adequate access to care has remained a challenge. It further highlights the need to assess political realities, professional development and quality of care which all played significant roles in designing policies governing the compensation of physicians. INSET: Key points.