September 15, 2025
The growing physician shortage in the United States disproportionately affects rural communities’ access to healthcare, which may contribute to geographic inequities in health outcomes.
In a column for Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Secretariat Director Stephanie Khoury, Jonathan M. Leganza, and Alex Masucci discuss new evidence that shows the effectiveness of government-designated Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) in attracting physicians to areas of need.
They found that HPSAs, alongside other targeted incentives, can successfully increase the number of primary care physicians (PCPs) in underserved areas and influence the distribution of PCPs across the country.
This article focuses on the two main dispute mechanisms under the Premier League’s Rules: disciplinary proceedings under Rule W and arbitration under Rule X. The article also looks at the role of experts in both sets of proceedings.
Secretariat is thrilled to announce that 20 of our experts have been recognized as premier Construction professionals in the Lexology Index 2025 Thought Leaders – Construction report, including a leading number of Global Elite Thought Leaders (12).
Secretariat Experts Receive Recognition in Lexology Index Thought Leaders – USA 2026
Secretariat is proud to share that 11 of our experts have been named as USA Thought Leaders in Lexology Index’s 2026 listing.