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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- New services now give more personal primary care.
- Patients often pay a regular membership fee for care.
- Doctors and clinicians see fewer patients each day.
- These services are appearing across the country.
- Some visits still follow normal payment methods.
- Company groups are starting some services now.
- Experts say the growth can change who gets care.
- People who plan health services should watch trends.
Difficult words
- primary care — Basic health services from a main doctor.
- membership fee — A regular payment to get services.
- clinician — A health worker who treats patients.clinicians
- expert — A person with a lot of knowledge.Experts
- growth — An increase in size or number.
- trend — A change or direction over time.trends
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Discussion questions
- Do you pay a membership fee for health care?
- Have you seen new health services near you?
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