Shortage of rheumatologists - in some U.S. regions closest doctor may be 200 miles aw

A novel study published in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) journal, Arthritis & Rheumatism, shows that smaller micropolitan areas of the U.S. - those with less than 50,000 people - have very few or no practicing adult rheumatologist. In some of these areas, individuals have to travel more than 200 miles to reach the closest rheumatologist.

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