Why 45% of young adults don’t have a primary care physician — and what happens next

Medical Economics October 23, 2025
Austin Littrell, Keith A. Reynolds

Key Takeaways

Nearly half of U.S. adults aged 18-29 lack a primary care physician, indicating a gap in healthcare continuity.
The transition from pediatric to adult care is often unstructured, leaving young adults unprepared for independent healthcare management.
Ipsen’s educational resource aims to support families in preparing for this transition, emphasizing early intervention and skill development.
Systemic challenges, including insurance complexity and cost, contribute to lapses in treatment during the transition to adult care.

A new educational effort from Ipsen spotlights one of medicine’s most overlooked weak points: the transition from pediatric to adult care.

Nearly half of U.S. adults ages 18 to 29 don’t have a primary care physician — leaving millions disconnected from the health care...

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