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Liz Fowler, Marty Gaynor, and Andrew Ryan examine this question in the context of increased health care consolidation.

A nationally representative study of nearly 30,000 U.S. adults found that medical debt was consistently associated with deferred dental, medical, and mental health care, regardless of insurance coverage. More than half of adults with medical debt put off dental care, one in three delayed medical care, and one in five postponed mental health treatment. Uninsured adults with medical debt were significantly more likely to defer medical care than those with commercial insurance, but the pattern of deferred care held across all insurance categories.

Physician demand is growing faster than supply. Four medical education leaders explain what will actually close the gap.