Reinventing Primary Care – A Challenge For All Health Care Executives

No one in the health care field really wanted to “reinvent” primary care. But rising health care costs, elimination of the preexisting condition clauses, and expanded health care coverage forced a closer look at health care spending. And the cost of uncoordinated care – particularly among consumers with comorbid health/behavioral health conditions – has focused payers on moving primary care to more “integrated” models. But, making integration of primary care and behavioral health work is a challenge. Reimbursement, delivery models, cultural differences, and sustainability are all strategic issues for consideration.

For primary care professionals, both this broader range of issues, as . . .