ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released an audit on August 7 on healthcare staffing shortages in 16 rural counties across New York. The report found the state lacking in primary care doctors, pediatricians, OB-GYNs, dentists, and mental health professionals.

According to DiNapoli's office, they conducted the system-wide analysis following roundtable discussions in the Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes, where healthcare access represents a major concern. Per the report, which you can read at the bottom of this story, several counties don't have access to a variety of specialty medical providers.

On average, the 16 rural counties examined—Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chenango, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Schuyler, Steuben, Sullivan, Washington

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