News US has a doctor shortage. Congress can help by expanding our physician workforce. June 29, 2023Sens. Bob Menendez, John Boozman, Chuck Schumer and Susan CollinsComments Off on US has a doctor shortage. Congress can help by expanding our physician workforce. If we do not act now on common sense, bipartisan plans to increase the number of physicians, the U.S. will soon face widespread health care scarcity.