Oregon's health care sector in 2024 is navigating a landscape marked by rapid changes and significant financial pressures. The industry's evolution is impacting patients, providers, policymakers, and various other stakeholders. As health care systems and related entities grapple with
January 2, 2025In Tarrant County, Texas, an increasing number of physicians are favoring the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model over traditional insurance-based care. This shift represents a broader national trend where doctors are becoming increasingly frustrated with the limitations and constraints imposed by
December 27, 2024Advocate Health Care has announced a transformative $1 billion investment aimed at expanding healthcare access and promoting wellness on Chicago's South Side. This ambitious, community-focused initiative is intended to bridge the stark 30-year life expectancy gap between residents of the South
December 20, 2024General practice nursing (GPN) in the UK is facing a critical juncture, with significant challenges that need immediate attention. Kim Ball, the new professional lead for primary care at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), brings a decade of experience to her role and aims to address these pressing
December 20, 2024The Ontario government has launched an initiative called "Practice Ready Ontario," aimed at integrating more primary care providers, specifically internationally educated physicians, into the healthcare system in Parry Sound-Muskoka and beyond. This initiative is part of a broader
December 10, 2024Primary care in the United States is on the brink of a significant transformation, driven by an evolving mix of traditional and nontraditional providers. By 2030, nontraditional providers are expected to capture around 30% of the primary care market, fundamentally altering how primary care is
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