HIT Consultant January 4, 2024
Dr. Brad Younggren, Chief Medical Officer and President of Care Innovation at 98point6 Technologies
In the face of unprecedented clinical workforce shortages that are only expected to grow larger in 2024, according to a new PWC report, health systems across the country are grappling with the challenges of providing quality care while navigating budget constraints. Hospital leaders face the daunting task of recruiting and retaining clinicians while seeking higher reimbursement from payers to cover their escalating salaries. The confluence of these challenges is prompting health systems to explore new solutions to help mitigate financial burden, and virtual care models have emerged as a beacon of hope.
Gartner’s 2022 Hype Cycle for Healthcare Providers corroborated the shift, stating “we see greater...