Question Answered step-by-step Most countries have a physician workforce of one-third specialists… Most countries have a physician workforce of one-third specialists and two-thirds generalists. The ratio is the opposite in the United States. Americans prize high-technology care, although it unnecessarily drives up costs without improvements in quality of care. What are some possible solutions to the shortage of primary physicians when specialists earn multiple-times more than their primary care counterparts? Health Science Science Nursing HCR 300 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)