Medical Economics November 27, 2023
Private insurance covered over half of the visits, with Medicare, Medicaid, workers’ compensation, or self-pay accounting for almost 30%
A study published in Health Affairs reveals a significant increase in the share of primary care visits focused on preventive care between 2001 and 2019, with the most substantial growth observed among Medicare beneficiaries. The study explores the evolving landscape of preventive care visits and their impact on patient outcomes.
The research, utilizing data from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey spanning from 2001 to 2019, analyzed 139,783 primary care physician office visits. Private insurance covered over half of the visits, with Medicare, Medicaid, workers’ compensation, or self-pay accounting for 28.9%. Notably, primary care visits for individuals with Medicare rose from...
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