Family medicine is in decline

Re:Family medicine is in decline by johnmaguire on Monday October 28, 2024 @12:13PM (#41972758)

Could this be a result of HDHP plans that allow "direct to specialist" appointments, as opposed to triage through a PCP?

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Re:Family medicine is in decline by fwip on Monday October 28, 2024 @02:02PM (#41974130)

I see similar lead times simply trying to get a PCP.

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Re:Family medicine is in decline by protimewaster on Monday October 28, 2024 @02:20PM (#41974333)

I believe most of the offices she called actually required referrals for all initial appointments (regardless of insurance), so I don't think that's a factor here.

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