- Dr. Vin Gupta highlights an urgent issue in U.S. healthcare—a significant shortage of doctors, projecting a deficit of nearly 50,000 primary care physicians within a decade. This shortage is already affecting 83 million Americans who lack sufficient access to primary care.
- To address this, Dr. Gupta advocates for the expanded use of telemedicine, which can streamline the healthcare process, making it more efficient and accessible. Telemedicine allows doctors to handle routine consultations virtually, freeing up resources and reducing wait times for patients.
- Dr. Gupta also discusses the importance of medication adherence, noting that nonadherence results in substantial healthcare costs and adverse health outcomes. He suggests that online pharmacy services could improve adherence by making medications more accessible and affordable.
What if I can’t find a doctor? Physician shortage will change how Americans receive care (USA Today)
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