Humana opens first Walmart clinic
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The first grand opening of a CenterWell Senior Primary Care clinic located next
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Primary Care
‘Pay attention to what we’re doing here’: 3 payers come together on new payment model in California
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Aetna, Blue Shield of California, and Centene’s Health Net are teaming up on
Read MoreAetna, Centene, Blue Shield to launch ‘single payment’ primary care model in California
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Aetna, Blue Shield of California and Centene’s Health Net are launching a shared,
Read MoreThe Concierge Catch: Better Access for a Few Patients Disrupts Care for Many
(By John Rossheim for KFF Health News) “You had to pay the fee, or the doctor wasn’t going to see
Read MorePrior authorization is ‘wreaking havoc’: AMA survey
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Prior authorization is “wreaking havoc” on patient outcomes, physician burnout and productivity, a
Read MoreWhere patients go when primary care waits are too long
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) A growing number of Americans cannot access primary care when it is needed,
Read MoreMedicare’s push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors
(By Phil Galewitz and Holly K. Hacker for NPR) Carrie Lester looks forward to the phone call every Thursday from
Read More3 ways Medicare Advantage affects primary care physicians
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) There are few statistically significant differences between the way primary care physicians treat
Read MoreCMS adds new ACO model: 5 things to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS will introduce a new payment model designed to spur innovation in primary
Read More8 notes on the nation’s geriatrician shortage and what’s driving it
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Adults 65 and older account for nearly half of hospital admissions, and while
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