(NAPSI)-The U.S. has some of the finest, most dedicated medical professionals in the world.

Yet, according to data from Gallup, 70% of Americans view the U.S. health care system negatively, with 23% saying it is in a "state of crisis" and 47% saying it has "major problems." Long waits, rising costs and hard-to-get primary care appointments lead many people to delay or skip care.

And the nation is projected to be short more than 70,000 primary care physicians by 2038, according to the Health Resources and Services Administration.