Kaiser Family Foundation and The Commonwealth Fund's new survey reports most primary care doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants saw an increase in Medicaid or newly insured patients since most the ACA came into effect. But, there was little change reported in their ability to provide high-quality care, according to a release from ACA International.
Here are five things to know:
1. Fifty-nine percent of physicians and 64 percent of nurse practitioners and physician assistants say that since January 2014, they have seen more previously uninsured patients who covered.
2. Fourty-four percent of physicians and 54 percent of nurse practitioners and physician assistants report an increase in the total number of patients they see.
3. Fifty-nine percent of physicians report no change in their ability to provide high-quality care to all patients since January 2014.
4. Fourty-nine percent of physicians said they would not advise a young person to pursue a career in primary care.
5. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants seem to be more content, as 85 percent would make the recommendation to pursue a career in primary care.
"Millions of Americans have gained coverage since the Affordable Care Act took effect, and previous surveys have shown that most have been able to find doctors and get the healthcare they need," said Commonwealth Fund President David Blumenthal, MD. "This study provides evidence that primary care providers have been able to maintain quality of care for all of their patients, including those with Medicaid and new coverage."