Do I Need a PCP?
Why Should I Have a Primary Care Physician?
The short answer is, to save money and live a heathier life.
Here is our justification and some resources:
Maintenance is always easier than repair. Finding any issues you may potentially have in its early stages can help you avoid lengthy and expensive procedures. By maintaining your health, developing a good wellness program, and practicing good dietary choices, you should perform better and better equipped to combat any potential health issues.
"Investing in primary care also reduces overall healthcare costs. As the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH) reported in 2021:
Evidence shows that improved primary care translates into healthier, happier patients and lower overall health care costs:
U.S. adults who regularly see a primary care physician have 33% lower health care costs and 19% lower odds of dying prematurely than those who see only a specialist.
The U.S. could save $67 billion each year if everyone used a primary care provider as their principal source of care.
Every $1 increase in primary care spending produces $13 in savings."
Having a primary care physician dedicated to your health and well-being may potentially reduce your chances of having to go to emergency room/urgent care. By having routine checkups and addressing medical concerns early, you can help mitigate potential risks.
Here are some resources (many more are available online) that can help provide additional insight/information on having a PCP:
