PrimaryCare
Fee-based primary care is hastening doctor shortages in the US
Fee-based primary care is hastening doctor shortages in the US Fee-based primary care models are rapidly growing across the US, with a 83.1% increase in concierge and direct primary care practices between 2018 and 2023. The growth of these models may benefit participating patients and clinicians, but it raises concerns about access to primary care […]
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Rural doctor shortage has gotten worse since 2017
Rural doctor shortage has gotten worse since 2017 Rural doctor shortage worsens: The US has seen a net loss of 11% (1,303) of rural family physicians between 2017 and 2023, with the Northeast experiencing the largest decline. Population growth in rural areas exacerbates the issue: Young adults are moving to rural areas at the highest […]
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When you lose your health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor – and that hurts your health
When you lose your health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor – and that hurts your health When you lose health insurance, you may also lose your primary doctor, leading to missed warning signs, delayed care, and worsening health outcomes. Staying connected to a trusted doctor can keep you healthier and save the […]
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Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening
Doctor shortages have hobbled health care for decades − and the trend could be worsening Specialists across numerous fields of medicine are in short supply. sudok1/iStock via Getty Images Americans are increasingly waiting weeks or even months to get an appointment to see a health care specialist. This delay comes at a time when the […]
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