What are the key challenges primary care physicians face in the current healthcare system?

In today's healthcare ecosystem, primary care physicians face severe time constraints, averaging only six minutes per patient consultation. This limited time prevents clinicians from running necessary diagnostic tests, prescribing optimal medications and treatments, or challenging insurance company decisions. Physicians are overwhelmed by the requirement to see approximately 40 patients daily, creating an environment where they're discouraged from asking important questions or conducting thorough investigations. As the speaker notes, "we can't cure what we can't see and we can't see what we refuse to investigate." These systemic obstacles create a dysfunctional healthcare environment where proper diagnosis and treatment are compromised.