As primary care shifts from transactional to quality focused, incorporating a care team has become even more beneficial. In order to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care, more than just the clinician must play a role. The care team consists of physicians, nurse practitioners, PAs, nurses, care managers, dieticians, and social workers, among others. Having a large, well-coordinated team allows patients to avoid the confusion when attempting to access primary care services and leads to better connectedness in their care. The care team is totally devoted to ensuring that the patient is at the center of the care process. As the driver of the care team, the patient is especially involved in choosing their course of care. Care teams are essential in coordination, and continuity of care. As clinics develop a care team, it is critical that they include the patient voice, to ensure that they are effectively meeting the patients' needs. If the care team lacks cohesion, it will only further contribute to the current, fragmented system.
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Primary care is a home run for both sides of the aisle | The Hill | April 25, 2018 |
Ford Expands U.S. Medical Ride Business Built Around Its Vans | Reuters | April 18, 2018 |
CVS hires Iora Health's CMO to run MinuteClinic | Healthcare Dive | April 16, 2018 |
More Investment in Primary Care Would Help Mothers, Babies | AAFP News | April 11, 2018 |
The Disappearing Doctor: How Mega-Mergers Are Changing the Business of Medical Care | New York Times | April 7, 2018 |
Leveraging PCMH Evidence to Make the Case for Greater Investment in Primary Care | March 31, 2018 | |
New Alzheimer’s Association report reveals sharp increases in prevalence, deaths, costs of care | March 21, 2018 | |
Number of Nurse Practitioners Hits New Record High | American Association of Nurse Practitioners | March 19, 2018 |
More primary care, more healthcare services, but lower costs in the long run | March 14, 2018 | |
Healthcare is moving from episodic to 'life-based care' | Healthcare IT News | March 5, 2018 |