Healthcare IT Today November 27, 2020
Not long ago, I found out that I needed access to a specialized program to address a long-standing medical condition. As it happens, the medical support I need is in short supply in my area, so I thought it would take a while to access the right package of services.
At first, my prediction seemed to be on target. Despite having a lot of experience advocating for myself and finding the care I needed, I was turned away time and again by programs that didn’t have any openings. I was beginning to wonder whether such care was available at all.
Then, someone offered a suggestion that turned things around. Given that pretty much all modes of outpatient care are being...