Topic · Health
Healthcare access breaks down on logistics as much as cost — records that don't follow you, hours that don't fit a job.
Medical records that don't transfer with you, and appointment hours built for a world where someone was always home.
3
problems tracked in this topic
2
currently marked Open or Heating Up
10
sourced signals tracked across the topic
Problems in this topic
3 of 3Open
Medical Records Transfer
60%
Of US adults have at least one chronic condition requiring ongoing medical management
6 signalsOpen ↗
Crowded
Appointment Hours
31 days
Average wait time for a new patient appointment with a primary care physician in 2026 — up 19% since 2022 and 48% since 2004
4 signalsCrowded ↗
Heating Up
Hidden Surgery Bills
24
Healthcare services companies that received FTC warning letters on Oct 5, 2026
4 signalsHeating Up ↗