As the American population continues to age, the priorities of the healthcare system must be readjusted. The National Council on Aging states that about 80% of older adults have at least one chronic condition. Primary care clinicians a unique opportunity to provide these elderly patients with particularly effective have comprehensive care. Ensuring that older adults have their health needs taken care of often requires the entire health team, making care coordination even more important. Elderly patients with chronic conditions, especially if they have more than one, benefit greatly from care that is simple and streamlined. Having a primary care clinician and team that are able to provide comprehensive, patient centered care is essential in ensuring that this population receives the quality care they need and deserve.
Title | Source | Date |
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Primary Care & COVID-19: Round 24 Survey | Primary Care Collaborative | January 4, 2021 |
Primary Care & COVID-19: Round 30 Survey | Primary Care Collaborative | September 30, 2021 |
Primary Care & COVID-19: Week 17 Survey | Primary Care Collaborative | July 30, 2020 |
Primary Care & COVID-19: Week 2 Survey:Primary care practices on their response to the COVID-19 crisis | Primary Care Collaborative | March 26, 2020 |
Primary Care & COVID-19: Week 10 Survey:Primary care practices on their response to the COVID-19 crisis | Primary Care Collaborative | May 21, 2020 |
Primary Care & COVID-19: Week 18 Survey | Primary Care Collaborative | August 24, 2020 |
Primary Care & COVID-19: Round 25 Survey | Primary Care Collaborative | February 10, 2021 |
Primary Care & COVID-19: Round 31 Survey | Primary Care Collaborative | October 15, 2021 |
Primary Care & COVID-19: Week 19 Survey | Primary Care Collaborative | August 27, 2020 |
Primary Care & COVID-19: Round 32 Survey | Primary Care Collaborative | October 18, 2021 |