Supply and Geographic Distribution of Geriatric Physicians and Geriatric Nurse Practitioners

This repeated cross-sectional study found that from 2010 to 2020, the overall national supply of GMDs and GNPs kept pace with the growth of the older population, largely due to the rapid growth in the number of GNPs. However, significant geographic disparities persisted, particularly in small and nonmetropolitan counties. Future efforts should focus on increasing the availability of GMDs and GNPs in underserved small and nonmetropolitan counties to ensure equitable access to geriatric care.