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Time with Physicians
- Americans now spend approximately 60 minutes yearly face-to-face with physicians.
- Though per-visit time increased, overall primary care time decreased since 2005.
Racial Disparities
- Racial disparities exist in time spent with doctors, with white patients getting more.
- This disparity stems mainly from fewer visits by Black and Hispanic patients, not shorter visits.
Age and Disparities
- Racial time disparities are largely driven by those under 65.
- Medicare's universal system likely mitigates disparities in older populations.