Humana Expands Senior Primary Care to 11 States
Humana is expanding its CenterWell and Conviva senior-focused primary care centers into 11 states, including Georgia, North Carolina, and Kansas, adding 20-30 new centers and 30,000-50,000 patients in 2024, to better coordinate care and potentially lower costs.
Humana Expands Senior Primary Care to 11 States
Humana is expanding its CenterWell and Conviva senior-focused primary care centers into 11 states, including Georgia, North Carolina, and Kansas, adding 20-30 new centers and 30,000-50,000 patients in 2024, to better coordinate care and potentially lower costs.
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36% Bias Score
US Faces Critical Primary Care Physician Shortage
The US faces a critical shortage of primary care physicians, projected to reach 20,200-40,400 by 2036, impacting healthcare access; factors include higher pay in subspecialties, lack of support for primary care practices, and medical school structures that favor specialties.
US Faces Critical Primary Care Physician Shortage
The US faces a critical shortage of primary care physicians, projected to reach 20,200-40,400 by 2036, impacting healthcare access; factors include higher pay in subspecialties, lack of support for primary care practices, and medical school structures that favor specialties.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Healthcare System Strain: Patient Denied Timely Blood Tests
An Italian patient with a high fever was advised by their general practitioner to go to the emergency room instead of receiving blood tests due to concerns about longer wait times, highlighting the strain on healthcare systems and access challenges.
Italian Healthcare System Strain: Patient Denied Timely Blood Tests
An Italian patient with a high fever was advised by their general practitioner to go to the emergency room instead of receiving blood tests due to concerns about longer wait times, highlighting the strain on healthcare systems and access challenges.
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36% Bias Score
Canada's Primary Care Deficit: Lessons from Denmark and the Netherlands
Compared to Canada's 83% access rate, Denmark (98%) and the Netherlands (96%) show drastically higher primary care access; Dr. Tara Kiran's study reveals that these countries prioritize patient agency, transparency, and primary care as the cornerstone of their systems, highlighting areas for Canadia...
Canada's Primary Care Deficit: Lessons from Denmark and the Netherlands
Compared to Canada's 83% access rate, Denmark (98%) and the Netherlands (96%) show drastically higher primary care access; Dr. Tara Kiran's study reveals that these countries prioritize patient agency, transparency, and primary care as the cornerstone of their systems, highlighting areas for Canadia...
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56% Bias Score
Co-Med Bankruptcy: Most Patients Regain GP Access, Exposing Systemic Healthcare Issues
The bankruptcy of Co-Med in July left 50,000 patients without a GP, but six months later, almost all have found new care, thanks to efforts by insurers and local initiatives. However, the situation exposed systemic issues, particularly GP shortages.
Co-Med Bankruptcy: Most Patients Regain GP Access, Exposing Systemic Healthcare Issues
The bankruptcy of Co-Med in July left 50,000 patients without a GP, but six months later, almost all have found new care, thanks to efforts by insurers and local initiatives. However, the situation exposed systemic issues, particularly GP shortages.
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32% Bias Score
60% of German ER Visits Unnecessary, Study Shows
A study of 3500 German health insurance holders found that 60% of emergency room visits were unnecessary, mainly due to difficulties scheduling timely appointments with general practitioners; 58% said they would have avoided the ER with a 48-hour appointment.
60% of German ER Visits Unnecessary, Study Shows
A study of 3500 German health insurance holders found that 60% of emergency room visits were unnecessary, mainly due to difficulties scheduling timely appointments with general practitioners; 58% said they would have avoided the ER with a 48-hour appointment.
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48% Bias Score