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US healthcare access now defined by speed, not just cost

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Access to healthcare in the United States is increasingly defined by speed, not just cost or insurance coverage. A recent survey indicates that wait times for new physician appointments have reached an average of 31 days, with some specialties like OB/GYN and gastroenterology experiencing even longer delays. This scarcity of timely care is driving demand for services like concierge medicine and patient navigators, where individuals pay a premium for faster access and better coordination, highlighting a growing divide between those who can afford speed and those who cannot. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses trends and issues in healthcare access, using a fictional example and survey data, rather than announcing a new product, research, or policy.

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US healthcare access now defined by speed, not just cost

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · John Samuels, Contributor ·

    Healthcare Access Is The New Currency. But Only The Right Kind Counts

    Physician shortages are turning speed into healthcare's scarcest resource — and the real investment opportunity is infrastructure, not favors that jump the line.

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