More than half of respondents (54%) simply want faster service.
The survey results come at a time when primary care providers are in short supply.
They may not be taking new patients at all.
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One in four survey participants said they dont have a PCP.
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CVS MinuteClinic is one example.
The draw isnt just appointment availability, but also ease of access.
By the end of 2022, that figure hit 14,075.
Two-thirds of survey respondents said they wouldpreferto see their regular doctor over a convenient care or urgent care practitioner.
Its just not always realistic.
The good news is that the quality of care doesnt seem to suffer.
Each state individually determines regulations regarding nurse practitioner and physician assistant practice.
Primary care providers have ongoing relationships with their patients over the years.
That is key to maintaining health and keeping patients out of the hospital, Solomon said.
Primary care providers are going to get a comprehensive picture and do a complete workup.
Some primary care providers practice within larger hospital systems or healthcare networks.
We have a walk-in clinic housed within our office.
It is staffed during office hours, and at times, extended hours.
Those providers can say, You need a follow-up, lets get you into one of our providers.
Stand-alone clinics dont have those peer-to-peer relationships, she said.
A solid doctor-patient relationship ultimately depends on whether the personalities and philosophies of each person align.
People avoid going to their physician if they dont feel like its a good match, Sams said.
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