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15 states with the most medically underserved areas

Here are the 15 states with the most medically underserved areas and populations, which have been identified as having a shortage of primary care services, as of April 2023, according to the Health Resources & Services Administration:

Amelia Ickes

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

State	Number of medically underserved areas/populations
California	214
Texas	206
Illinois	176
Georgia	168
Pennsylvania	156
Ohio	138
New York	133
Florida	130
Virginia	128
Missouri	123
Michigan	114
Minnesota	113
North Carolina	113
Kentucky	107
Kansas	105

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