Invited Commentary

Commentary on "Access to Primary Care Physicians Differs by Health Insurance Coverage in Mississippi"

Authors: Keith Elder, PhD, MPH, Caress Dean, MPH, Shahida Rice, MPH, Marquisha Johns, MS candidate

Abstract

The United States has crossed the precipice of health care transition with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The PPACA has the potential to provide health
insurance coverage for more than 47 million uninsured individuals in the United States; however, there is concern that this will stress the healthcare system, similarly to Massachusetts’ mandated care and the increased primary care wait time. Consequently, some Americans fear that their access to primary care physicians will be negatively affected.

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