ACA hasn't caused primary care gridlock

 

Despite dire predictions, the nation’s primary care system is handling the increased number of insured patients without major problems so far, according to interviews with community health centers, large physician practices, and insurers nationwide. Five months in, with about 13 million people enrolled in private insurance and Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, there are few reports of patients facing major delays getting care, say officials from more than two dozen health centers and multi-group practices, as well as insurers and physician groups in nine large states.

 

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