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More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care
Only 47% of 18- to 29-year-olds had an annual wellness visit last year, and many say urgent care is easier to use, the survey found.
- A recent national survey by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that more than 1 in 4 young adults lack a primary care provider, with only 47% of 18- to 29-year-olds having an annual wellness visit in the past year.
- Under the Affordable Care Act, adults older than 26 lose parental insurance coverage, contributing to the trend where 36% of Gen Zers turn to urgent care clinics for non-emergency issues rather than establishing long-term medical relationships.
- Emphasizing the value of consistent care, Dr. Leana Wen, a George Washington University emergency physician, stated that primary care providers focus on prevention rather than just treating today's problem, which urgent care clinics are not designed to do.
- After six years of seeking care, Las Vegas resident Olivia Hall, 27, found that patients often feel dismissed, which can lead to delayed diagnoses for conditions like colorectal cancer rising in younger populations.
- Projections from the US Health Resources and Services Administration suggest a shortage of 70,610 primary care doctors by 2038, further complicating access while Dr. Russell Phillips, senior adviser at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, emphasizes that building trust with a clinician remains essential for long-term health.
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More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care
By Amen Galinato, CNN A yearly physical is the standard preventive measure for adults, but many Gen Z patients are forgoing regular doctor appointments. More than 1 in 4 young adults don’t have a primary care provider, according to a recent national survey by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. For Gen Zers who
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