Status: Little or no detectable change
Most Recent Data:
90.3
percent
(2024)
Target:
95.1
percent
Desired Direction:
Increase desired
Baseline:
89.9
percent of persons had a usual source of care 2019
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
