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Oct 27, 2023 
Join Dylan Scott, Vox’s healthcare correspondent, as he dives into America’s primary care physician shortage. Scott discusses how retail giants like Dollar General and Best Buy are stepping in to provide healthcare services, highlighting their innovative approaches like telemedicine. The conversation reveals the struggles of individuals navigating the healthcare system and the impact of capitalism on patient care. With personal stories and insights, Scott emphasizes the urgent need for reform in the evolving landscape of healthcare.
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Difficulty Finding a PCP
- Sean Rameswaram and Dylan Scott share their difficulties finding new primary care doctors.
- Listener Mindy from Colorado echoes this struggle, unable to find any primary care.
Declining PCP Reliance
- Fewer Americans rely on personal physicians as their primary care source.
- This decline is especially noticeable among younger patients, with half of those under 30 lacking a PCP.
Traditional Primary Care
- Dylan Scott describes the traditional primary care model where independent doctors ran their own practices.
- These doctors provided comprehensive care, from checkups to hospital admissions.