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14 Ways to Reduce Long Patient Wait Times

Healthcare Success

To further complicate matters, as healthcare consumers continue to prioritize patient experience, physicians are leaving private practices for hospitals and larger medical groups at an alarming rate. of physicians remain in private practice. 14 Ways to Reduce Patient Wait Times.

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Rise of Retail Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities for Payers

HIT Consultant

Nearly 70% of physicians now work for a corporate entity instead of private practices. Telehealth visits increased 26x during the COVID-19 pandemic and have since leveled off, but are still a preferred method for many individuals and types of care. The latest industry evolution is the expansion of retail healthcare delivery.