Cook LL, Golonka RP, Cook CM, et al.

Cook LL, Golonka RP, Cook CM, et al.

Summary of Findings:

This study explored the relation between a change in access to a primary care physician and continuity of care. Findings indicated that physicians with improved access increased provider continuity by 6.8% per year, reduced discontinuity by 2.1% per year, and decreased emergency department encounters by 78 visits per 1000 patients per year compared to physicians with stable access.