How You Can Fill Staffing Gaps with Obstetrics and Gynecology Physicians. Female patients currently face obstacles with OBGYN shortages, costly care and lack of comprehensive care. Your practice can fill in these gaps with the help of an Advanced Practitioner, such as an Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse Practitioner (OGNP). An OGNP at your family practice …
Improving access to women’s healthcare. Women’s healthcare services are in demand. The average age of Gynecologists is 51, and most physicians in this field retire before age 60. The potential for a shortage in the field is rising rapidly. Thanks to innovations in health technology, women will soon have better access to healthcare and a …
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Why women skip health screenings and strategies to increase routine participation. Today, 30% of women have never visited or consulted with an Obstetrician or Gynecologist, and only 40% of women visit or consult with an Obstetrician or a Gynecologist once a year. It has become a trend for women to not participate in health screenings, …
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How technology is proving a temporary solution to increased demand. Providers are struggling to keep up with patient demand for care – especially Obstetrics and Gynecology physicians. In 2020, the need for OB/GYNs grew by 6 percent or 2,090 full-time providers. That translates to overworked staff in your hospital, but technology does offer some solutions. Forty-nine percent of counties …
Ways Alabama can move towards improving women’s health care. The Alabama Department of Public Health ranks access to care as the state’s second greatest health concern, followed by the third-most important concern: poor pregnancy outcomes. Alabama’s officials seek to reduce barriers to care and ensure all pregnant women receive prenatal care. How can your facility move …
What it means for Medicaid coverage in Louisiana. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made improving Medicaid for Women’s Health a top priority, including maternal and infant health. Medicaid currently finances about half of births in the United States, making the impact from Medicaid procedures far-reaching. About two-thirds of women on Medicaid are in …
