Status: Little or no detectable change
Increase the proportion of persons with a usual source of care
Data Source: National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS
Summary
Improving access to health care services depends in part on ensuring that people have a provider or facility where one regularly receives care. Lack of a usual source of ongoing care whether for primary or specialty care can result in delayed diagnosis and treatment leading to preventable disease and death. People with a usual source of care have better health outcomes, fewer disparities, and lower costs.
Workgroup: Access to Health Services Workgroup
1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.