This chapter explores the frustration and difficulties individuals face when trying to find a new primary care doctor in the United States. The speakers share personal experiences and discuss the shortage of available doctors, as well as the involvement of various companies in providing healthcare services.
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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