MedCity News April 8, 2025
The in-home primary care service model is poised for rapid growth and transformation. However, there is more work to be done before the “Housepitalist” becomes a household word.
It is well documented that access to primary care in the U.S. is decreasing. The cause is multi-factorial. Some of the problems are a result of patient-related factors, such as mobility and location, but a large part is due to physician shortages. In fact, a new report from the Human Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) predicts a shortage of 87,150 by 2037. The net result is that some of our most vulnerable patients are left without primary care access, ultimately leading to disease progression, poor outcomes and increased costs. To solve access...
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