JUNE - JULY 20248DIGITIZING HEALTHCARE FOR EFFICIENT OPERATIONSWHAT ARE SOME OF THE MAJOR CHALLENGES AND TRENDS THAT HAVE BEEN IMPACTING THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY LATELY?We are seeing an increased focus on value-based care (VBC) as more payers move towards VBC models. These models require a team approach to care management and greater information sharing that allows providers to collect data and metrics to identify areas of need and address them. Working with Privia Health has helped us better navigate these changes and move towards VBC models, while continuing to manage our practices and deliver high-quality care to our patients.Telehealth continues to be a big focus. Initially, we had to expand our telehealth and virtual health options during the Covid pandemic, and patients still want access to these options today. Telehealth continues to appeal to patients as it offers greater flexibility and more access to healthcare services when patients need it.Workforce shortages have been an issue since the Covid pandemic and we are still seeing this issue persist today, spanning nurses to physicians. In regard to primary care, it has become increasingly difficult to find internal medicine physicians to expand our practice or replace physicians nearing retirement, and this is a major challenge we are facing.WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT WHEN IT COMES TO SOME OF THE MAJOR PREDICAMENTS IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY?Today, we are seeing a shortage of primary care physicians (PCPs) in the industry. In the In an interview, Dr. Charlotte Grayson, clinical research medical director, Privia Health shed light on current situations in the healthcare industry and addressed some of the major challenges and trends surrounding the sameBy Dr. Charlotte Grayson, Clinical Research Medical Director, Privia HealthDr. Charlotte GraysonIN MY OPINIONIN MY OPINION
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