ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia is looking for answers as it confronts a looming shortage of doctors.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://bit.ly/QNwlqb ) reported Sunday that projections show the state will fall about 5,000 physicians short of needed levels by 2030.

The state will be under pressure to loosen its tight restrictions on nurse practitioners and physician assistants to meet demands for care. Such professionals can take some of the load off doctors by seeing patients.