Becker's Healthcare April 25, 2024
Erica Carbajal

The majority of U.S. adults say they’ve had a recent annual physical exam, but among those who haven’t, scheduling issues were the most common barrier, according to new survey findings from U.S. News and World Report.

In February, the publication surveyed 2,000 adults about their experiences and preferences with primary care. Seventy-three percent of respondents said their last annual physical with a primary care provider was in either 2023 or 2024.

Five more key findings:

  • The findings indicate patients value the relationship they have with their primary care provider. Among those who had a recent annual physical, 81% said they went to a provider they had visited before; 96% said they feel comfortable with their PCP;...

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Topics: Patient / Consumer, Physician, Primary care, Provider, Survey / Study, Trends
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