2017 to 2023 saw decrease in primary care visit rates, access in older adults

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A study has found a decrease in primary care visit rates and access for older adults from 2017 to 2023, with telemedicine remaining a minor part of overall visits. This decline raises concerns about healthcare access amidst changing medical practices.

Across Medicare beneficiaries, primary care visit rates and access decreased from 2017 to 2023, and telemedicine accounted for a small proportion of visits, according to a study published online in JAMA Health Forum.