Sentara dives into the ‘future of primary care’

Becker's Healthcare November 19, 2024
Mariah Taylor

Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health is doubling the number of advanced practice providers in its primary care facilities, anticipating a 70% increase in care capacity for each APP added to physician-led teams.

Currently, Sentara has 132 APPs working in family medicine and internal medicine practices. The new initiative aims to double that number to 264, Steven Pearman, MD, vice president of Sentara Medical Group, told Becker’s.

“My daughter is a physician assistant, so I’ve seen firsthand the challenges and benefits of this career path,” Dr. Pearman said. “APPs are crucial to expanding primary care access and meeting the growing demand for healthcare services. It’s vital to integrate them thoughtfully into the care team, leveraging their skills to improve outcomes and reduce...

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