"First year data showed that newly-insured members were scheduling PCP, women's health and preventive care visits at a much higher percentage than commercially-covered members. Prior to Obamacare, preventive visits were likely a low-priority for the uninsured, but now that these services are free under the new law, more enrollees are taking advantage of their ability to access care.... It's possible that over time, a correlation may emerge between preventive visits and increased referrals for specialty care, so these patterns will need continual monitoring."

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