Forbes September 27, 2024
When a doctor’s office says the next available appointment is multiple months away, it does not mean they don’t want to see you. Likewise, when the doctor makes a short cameo during an hour-long visit, they wish they could spend more time with you.
The problem is they can’t afford it.
The economics of our healthcare system have created a rock and a hard place for physicians, particularly those who run private practices, as reimbursements shrink and patient demands intensify. Rather than create flexible scheduling times, they must fill each appointment in advance, pushing out the next available appointment. One reason they often can’t spend more than a few minutes with each patient is because the reimbursement system has put...
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