Med wonks

The doctor can't see you now


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Dive into the primary care crisis with Tatumn, Krista and Dr. Matt. We discuss why it's so hard to get in to see a doctor and things fueling the primary care crisis in America.

Links to research/resources:

https://www.ecgmc.com/insights/whitepaper/the-waiting-game-new-patient-appointment-access-for-us-physicians - appointment waiting times

https://www.jucm.com/pros-and-cons-of-urgent-care-vs-primary-care-billing-for-urgent-care-services/ - Cost of Urgent Care

https://www.debt.org/medical/emergency-room-urgent-care-costs/ - Urgent care vs ER costs

https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/data-research/state-of-primary-care-workforce-2023.pdf - Primary care shortage

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-022-07707-x - time for primary care visits

https://www.jabfm.org/content/29/4/496.full - panel sizes

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2802144 - appointment times


https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2020-03-17/10-states-with-the-longest-emergency-room-wait-times - ER wait times

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Med wonksBy Dr. Matt Bezzant, MD