What will primary care look like in 2030?
Medical Economics December 5, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Nontraditional providers, including payers and APCs, are projected to capture 30% of the primary care market by 2030, with payer-owned providers growing significantly.
- Retailers like Walmart and Walgreens have exited primary care, highlighting challenges in balancing business models and the need for healthcare expertise.
- Payer-owned primary care is expected to account for 20% of the market by 2030, leveraging past investments in care delivery and network management.
- APC providers face economic and regulatory challenges, with success dependent on reducing care costs and delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Health systems must adapt to increased competition, potentially partnering with VBC enablers and focusing on specialty care to maintain relevance.
As a result of shifts in the primary care landscape, Bain...