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Almost one-third of Americans lack access to a usual source of primary care, the National Association of Community Health Centers says in a new report.

One-Third of Americans Lack a Source of Primary Care and Health Centers Can Close the Gap, Says Report

More than 100 million Americans—almost one-third of the population, and many of them children—lack access to a usual source of primary care due to a shortage of providers in their community, leading to delays in care, poorer health outcomes, and wider health disparities, the National Association of Community Health Centers says in a new report.

The number of “medically disenfranchised” Americans has doubled since 2014, NACHC said. While more than half have an income below 200% of the federal poverty level, only 11% are uninsured, “demonstrating that access to a usual source of primary care requires more than having insurance,” it said.

More than 100 million Americans lack access to a usual source of primary care, the National Association of Community Health Centers says in a new report.

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