Healthcare DIVE April 20, 2020
Dive Brief:
- One-fifth of primary care practices say they could close within the next month as the coronavirus pandemic continues to slam providers financially, according to a new survey of clinicians.
- Close to half of physicians aren’t sure they have enough cash to keep their practices open, the Larry A. Green Center and Primary Care Collaborative survey of more than 2,600 doctors found. More than two-fifths have had to lay off or furlough staff to keep afloat as the large majority (85%) face dramatic decreases in patient volume.
- Financial support is increasing but often delayed, doctors say. Despite the healthcare system’s flagging finances, the Trump administration is considering reopening the economy against the cautionary advice of public health experts. ...
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