HealthIT Answers January 25, 2023
By Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN, Chief Nurse, Wolters Kluwer, Health, Learning, Research and Practice
In the not-too-distant past, patients primarily received care at a brick-and-mortar provider’s office for their primary healthcare needs, for sick or prevention visits or chronic condition management. But a number of economic and societal factors have caused a real revolution in where patients receive care. Today’s patient may go to a hospital, long-term care, rehabilitation, standalone clinic, retail clinic in a pharmacy, urgent care, or even receive care virtually or at home. Where they go depends on the nature of the care they need.
In the coming years, it’s projected that 26% of outpatient visits will be done virtually and 30%...
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