Many injured workers require diagnostic imaging, which must be assessed by qualified professionals. Unfortunately, the Association of American Medical Colleges projects a shortage of as many as 43,000 radiologists and other associated specialists by 2033. Credit: TonStocker/Adobe Stock
As the coming year approaches, it's clear managers of health care provider networks face significant challenges, including managing a growing shortage of physicians, increasing need for mental health coverage and changing state fee schedules and physician fee models.
To meet these demands, managers will need to think creatively and begin taking measures now to ensure their networks are healthy and able to provide patients with cost-efficient, high-quality care.
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