Workforce Management

How Can Payers Support Providers Through Workforce Challenges?

November 16, 2023 - Although they likely existed before, the COVID-19 pandemic both highlighted and exacerbated workforce challenges among healthcare providers. Providers have implored federal leaders and agencies to increase support and resources as they operate amidst these challenges, but payers are also in a position to lend a hand. A key workforce challenge providers of all specialties are facing is...

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