The US is facing a critical shortage of primary care physicians due to the following factors:
- Aging baby boomers requiring more medical care
- Expanded insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act bringing more patients into the market
- Projected retirement of nearly 1/3 of the physician workforce within the next decade
- Fewer physicians choosing careers in primary care
Primary care practice redesign is part of a solution in which physician-led, team-based care engages all members of staff in direct patient care. This approach:
- Affords providers (physicians, NPs, PAs) the time they need to listen, think deeply and develop trusting relationships with patients
- Allows the primary care practice to absorb more volume, increasing opportunities to generate revenue and provide high-quality care
- Creates more capacity through enhanced efficiency