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More than 7 Million Enrolled, But Who Will Provide Their Care?

More than 7 Million Enrolled, But Who Will Provide Their Care?

More Than 7 Million Sign Up for Health Coverage, the headlines boast.

However, just as millions of Americans are obtaining insurance coverage through the federal health law, many primary care doctors are retiring early, converting their practices to concierge or joining large healthcare and hospital groups. The primary care physician, also known as a “provider,” may be headed toward extinction.