Few Primary Care Physicians Lead Hospitals, Despite Their Immense Value: Systems Change and Delivery System Evolution Can Reverse This Trend.

Hughes, Lauren S · J Am Board Fam Med · 2023

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Abstract

Primary care physicians (PCPs) inherently offer a tremendous range of skills that would serve them well as chief executive officers in hospitals. Despite their immense value, very few serve in these top posts for a variety of reasons. Making changes in how we train, mentor, and support PCPs throughout their careers can reverse this trend.

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