Fantastic stewards and where to find them: a descriptive study of the heterogeneous disparity in physician–pharmacist–nurse distribution among the infectious disease workforce | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Fantastic stewards and where to find them: a descriptive study of the heterogeneous disparity in physician–pharmacist–nurse distribution among the infectious disease workforce
Key Points
Access to infectious disease care varies significantly across different regions, indicating systemic disparity.
Workforce composition in infectious disease is influenced by local and national policies affecting healthcare availability.
Descriptive analysis of workforce data highlights the need for enhanced collaboration among physicians, pharmacists, and nurses.
Policy changes may improve access to infectious disease care by addressing disparities in workforce distribution.
Abstract
The substantial variation in ID workforce composition across SMAs suggests opportunities for both regional and national policy and identifies new avenues for improving access to ID care.