This chapter explores the shortage of primary care doctors in the American healthcare system, discussing the consolidation of health systems and its impact on patient care. It also highlights the factors influencing doctors' career choices and the challenges faced by patients in accessing healthcare.
The primary care physician shortage is ruining health care in America. Dollar General, Best Buy, and Walmart are trying to fill the void. Vox’s Dylan Scott explains.
This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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