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