Primary care: The ‘front door’ of U.S. health care, but too few Americans are getting in

Key TakeawaysWorkforce erosion is evident, with only ~20% of physician trainees entering primary care, contributing to nearly one-third of adults lacking a usual source of care.A longitudinal relationship with a primary care team correlates with ~20% lower hospitalization rates and improved preventive care adherence, including cancer screening and lifestyle interventions.Higher primary care clinician density is […]