Good luck, Wisconsinites. You have your state Supreme Court to thank:

The Wisconsin Hospital Association said doctor shortages have reached unprecedented levels

Currently there are 320 openings statewide and roughly 30 percent of physicians are nearing retirement.

Medical experts say it will only get worse because the state removed its cap on malpractice lawsuits.

“It’s only a matter of time now until that catches up with the legal system and the physicians start running from this state as well,” said Mercy Health System’s Dr. Ofer Zikel.

Area hospitals said it is especially challenging to fill specialty positions and those in rural offices.

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