What if there was universal health care, but not enough PCPs to see everyone?

It could, and likely will, happen. Good for job security I guess:

Florida has the greatest need for primary-care doctors after California, according to the study.

The shortage not only affects uninsured and undersinured patients, but also those with private insurance because many doctors run out of space and time to see patients.

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