Evidence shows patients who consistently see the same physician use significantly fewer health care services, have better outcomes and lower costs.
When patients can consistently see their own physician without delay, care improves via the already established relationship and understanding of relevant history.
Improving timely access to care can:
Reduce wait times
Enabling a patient to remain at their medical home, rather than seeking care elsewhere.
Reduce use of urgent care
When physicians and their team are available to their patients, the need to visit to the ER goes down.
