All of the following are true about patients who see a primary care provider regularly except:
A. The patient pays more for health care.
B. Providers learn more about their patients and can coordinate care.
C. A primary care provider may be a nurse practitioner.
D. A primary care provider may be a physician assistant.
E. The patient has better health care outcomes.
A. The patient pays more for health care.
Seeing primary care providers such as doctors, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants regularly helps increase the likelihood that patients will receive appropriate care. Primary care providers learn about their patients' diverse needs and can coordinate care.
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