The way patients interact with their doctors is changing, potentially affecting access to and quality of care in the future. More than 100 million Americans lack regular access to primary care, despite a rise in demand partially due to Affordable Care Act enrollment. The traditional model of seeing the same doctor for decades is shifting due to increased demand, consolidation, and evolving patient expectations. KFF Health News senior correspondent Julie Appleby discusses the implications of these changes for patients. Primary care, known as the “front door” to the health system, is evolving as a result of these factors.
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How Primary Care Is Being Disrupted: A Video Primer
