In the news, the consumer subscription model may be a cautionary tale for healthcare innovators. Labor shortages are expected to increase in the next 5 years, contributing to widening care deserts. Experts review the latest changes to reimbursement models and debate a complete overhaul of payment systems for primary care. Plus, Anish Sebastian weighs in on the role of digital health to meet a demographic shift that shows signs of permanence.
8/17, MedCity News: Why 2 CEOs Are Clamoring For New Primary Care Payment Models
8/16, Becker's Hospital Review: What the chaos era for Netflix and Disney spells for healthcare
8/14, Fierce Healthcare: About 800,000 nurses planning to leave the profession by 2027, data show
8/14, Advisory Briefing: Maternity care deserts in the US, mapped
8/14, BMJ: Nearly six million women in the US live in maternity care deserts
August, CDC: Many Women Report Mistreatment During Pregnancy and Delivery
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8/24, HIT Consultant: Telehealth As A Solution For The Medicaid Population
8/17, HIT Consultant: Why Maternity Care Deserts Aren’t Going Away. Here’s What Can Be Done