Category: Primary Care Disrupted

Will the Doctor See You Now? The Health System’s Changing Landscape

The “front door” to the health system is changing, under pressure from increased demand, consolidation, and changing patient expectations.

Burnout Threatens Primary Care Workforce and Doctors’ Mental Health

Burnout is a widespread problem in the health care industry. Although the pandemic made things worse, burnout among doctors is a long-standing concern that health systems have become more focused on as they try to stop doctors from quitting or retiring early.