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Direct primary care seems like the best solution for the primary care crises. Administrative bloat is a well known phenomenon in healthcare. While necessary in some instances, primary care is one place where simplicity is needed. Strengthening the clinician-patient relationship with smaller more manageable panels is the answer. While we look for growth and scaling opportunities, reinforcing this “bond” is likely the path to better population health. Let’s build systems and technologies to support relationship. The maximum patient panel I would say is 500 patients per clinician. Here is where I think nurse practitioners and physician assistants can help physicians take care of more people while maintaining the clinician - patient relationship. #primarycare #design #healthcare

Healthcare organizations are facing a slew of challenges. Those challenges include workforce shortages that are straining the ranks of physicians and nurses and economic woes that threaten the operations of health systems, hospitals, and physician practices. https://bit.ly/3H4v3Wz #HealthLeaders #ClinicalCare #PatientExperience

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The healthcare landscape has undergone significant transformations in recent years, notably driven by these factors: ➡️ Aging population ➡️ Evolving patient care models ➡️ Increased focus on preventive care Amidst these changes, the demand for advanced practice providers, including Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Associates (PAs), has been growing at an unprecedented rate. Understanding the reasons behind this surge in demand is important so you can develop effective strategies to attract and retain these essential healthcare professionals to your facility. READ NOW >> https://hubs.la/Q027nzvD0 ----🚀 #ThriveAP #TransitionToPractice #Healthcare #AdvancedPractice #HealthcareTrends

🐘 We need to address a very important elephant in the room. 🤒 There’s discussion to be had about healthcare professionals who raise their children to not use the healthcare system or healthcare professionals themselves who are adverse to using healthcare services. 🤧I come from a long line of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied health professionals yet struggle myself in seeking the care I need. 🤒 How can we instill trust and encourage our patients to access healthcare services if we’re hesitant to do so ourselves? 🤧 It’s taken years of unlearning and relearning for me to even change my view of the healthcare system and even still with being sick for the last few days, it’s been a tug-of-war of whether to go to urgent care or just ride it out hoping for the best. 🤒 What is the root of this issue? Long wait times? Medical racism? Financial? Hubris? 💭 Am I alone in this experience? I’m curious to hear your thoughts. #questionsoftheday #reflection #healthcare #healthcareprofessionals #access #leadership

Who is responsible for fixing healthcare? This week I read two as always thought-provoking posts by Zeev Neuwirth, MD about collapsing primary care: https://lnkd.in/g9uycf7m and https://lnkd.in/gXfuthfQ. The only thing I would add to these posts is that what he was writing about primary care could be extrapolated to the entire healthcare delivery system. There is an interesting quote by an author I don't know. I paraphrased it as I found that it perfectly reflects the current state of the field of healthcare improvement: "Philosophy is like being in a dark room and looking for a black cat". Addressing healthcare challenges intuitively or by brainstorming is like being in a dark room, looking for a black cat that isn't there, and periodically shouting "I found it!" "Science, to the contrary, is like being in a dark room looking for a cat while using a flashlight." The questions that I don’t know how to answer are: ·      Who is/will be INDIVIDUALLY responsible for this unacceptable status quo? Government, hospital and outpatient clinic CEOs, media for getting used to this, patients themselves for not raising their voices loud enough? ·      Who is INDIVIDUALLY responsible for not applying the widely-known, practically proven methods to alleviate ED overcrowding, nursing shortage, to increase access to primary care, etc.? ·      What needs to be done and by whom EXACTLY to reverse this trajectory of collapse? These questions are easily answered in practically any other industry or business, except probably for education. Until we answer these questions, our destiny is to keep complaining about WORSENING status quo and discussing what unspecified “we” should do to improve our ailed healthcare. #AARP #hospitalovercrowding #nurseburnout #physicianburnout #healthcare #nurseburnout #qualityofcare #healthcarestaffing #patientmortality #patientcare #healthcareleadership #changemanagement #nurse #hospital #hhs #cms #nhs #ministryofhealth #hospitalmanagement #patientsafety #emergencydepartment #nursestaffing #healthcarequality #cnn #msnbc #healthcarejournalism #journalism #investigativereporting #newyorktimes #washingtonpost

In the United States, clinicians, including physicians and advanced practice providers like nurse practitioners and physician assistants, are in high demand👩🏽⚕️👨🏻⚕️ This demand is driven by factors such as a growing aging population, increased healthcare access, and the continued need for primary care services. Clinicians play a vital role in our healthcare system, emphasizing their importance in providing quality care, so you want to start on this path? DM us with any questions about it!🌟 #cliniciancareer #healthcaredemand #growinghealthcare

It was an invigorating experience to speak with legislators regarding the proposed legislation in Michigan mandating nurse-to-patient ratios. While the intention behind this legislation is noble, it's crucial to carefully consider its potential adverse impacts on patient access to timely and quality care. Imposing fixed nurse-to-patient ratios may inadvertently limit patients' access to the care they need. Hospitals and healthcare facilities could face challenges in accommodating a fluctuating patient volume, leading to delays in treatment and potentially compromising patient outcomes. Mandated ratios could place a significant financial burden on healthcare organizations. The additional staffing requirements could strain already tight budgets, potentially resulting in reduced services or increased healthcare costs for patients. Healthcare is dynamic, and flexibility is key to providing appropriate care. Nurses and healthcare providers should have the ability to adapt and allocate resources based on the unique needs of patients and the acuity of their conditions. Enforcing strict ratios might deter healthcare professionals from working in Michigan due to concerns about workload and work-life balance. This could exacerbate existing workforce shortages, negatively affecting patient care in the long run. Instead of fixed ratios, I propose a collaborative approach involving healthcare professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders to develop flexible and evidence-based strategies that prioritize both patient safety and accessibility to care. Let's work together to find a balanced solution that ensures optimal patient care without overburdening our healthcare system. #HealthcarePolicy #PatientCare #MichiganHealthcare #NursePatientRatios #HealthcareAccess

New Publication Alert. Check out my latest publication titled, Revisiting California’s Supervising Physician-to-Physician Assistant Ratio Requirement: An Urgent Call to Action. In this editorial, I discuss why California needs to revise or repeal its 16-year old PA supervision ratio requirement to support patient access. I hope you enjoy the read. #patientaccess #primarycare #providergap #PAratios #California #healthcare #physicianassistants #physicianassociates

Funding reductions for hospitals and health systems are cuts to the health care workforce -- a workforce still under strain from the COVID-19 pandemic. More than half of hospital expenses reimburse the nurses, physicians, technicians and other team members who make hospital care possible. When Congress proposes reductions in patient care, Congress is hurting the valiant health care workers our nation relies on. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3EHoM1B