This research measures patient capacity in primary care, uncovering implications for workforce shortages.
Primary workforce shortages are more dire than prior estimates when accounting for number of patients seen per year and FTE. The ideal number of patients a PCP can care for should be determined by clinicians and practices, with consideration of patient complexity, physician capacity, and practice resources.
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