DailyNurse July 13, 2023
More than 40% of patients have experienced a “longer than reasonable” wait for healthcare, with 26% of those patients waiting more than two months for healthcare, according to a new national survey of U.S. adults released by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
As a result, nearly half of those who experienced unreasonable wait times gave up seeking an appointment and did not receive care. This includes patients seeking critical mental health services, according to the survey conducted in April 2023.
“These results are an eye-opening look at the state of access to care in our healthcare system,” says AANP President Stephen Ferrara, DNP. “A lack of timely access to care, particularly primary and preventive care, can lead to...
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