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Shortage Of Primary Care Providers And Access To Care Driving Nurse Practitioner Scope Of Practice Changes
There is a shortage of primary care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants) in the U.S. In California, the shortage has been troublesome, especially in rural areas. The government recommends 60-80 primary care providers per 100,000 population; in California, the number is down to 50 in urban areas and even lower in rural areas. In addition, 2.5 million Californians who previously were uninsured, have gained insurance through the Affordable Care Act and are now eligible for coverage.
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The Changing Role of the Healthcare CIO
The role of the CIO in digital transformation is changing with current and future challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the CIOs role as the leader of business-IT strategy development and …
Posted Oct 20, 2020 Health Information Technology (HIT)