The Struggle to Access Medical Specialists in Sacramento In the Sacramento region, Medi-Cal enrollees are up against a pervasive issue that mirrors a nationwide struggle—the challenge of securing appointments with medical specialists. Particularly for services from cardiologists, rheumatologists, a
Amid the American healthcare system, an insidious shortage of primary care providers is jeopardizing patient trust and care. Piedad Fred, a 71-year-old patient, epitomizes the distress many feel after losing their trusted doctors — a problem that's been exacerbated by the global pandemic. This
The State of PCP Attachment in America By the Numbers: Who Has a PCP? A recent poll from Yahoo News and YouGov reveals that the likelihood of Americans having a primary care physician varies considerably with age. Overall, 77% of those surveyed stated they have a PCP, with the numbers skewing
The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from the traditional fee-for-service model towards a more outcome-based approach. This new approach, known as Value-Based Care (VBC), is making waves for its focus on rewarding the quality of patient care rather than
