In the News: The Story of the Evolving, Interdisciplinary Patient Care Team

Surescripts CEO Frank Harvey is tired of only hearing about controversies and problems. He encourages us to tell a different kind of story—one of collaboration, success and optimism.

In this Forbes article, Harvey outlines what makes the interdisciplinary care team such a compelling story.

• The plot: Access to primary care continues to fall, mostly due to provider burnout.
• The twist: Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to help fill care gaps if given proper resources.
• The characters: Doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists and other clinicians all make up the interdisciplinary care team.
• Behind the scenes: Stakeholders are working to advance technology, policies and payment models to make this story possible.

Read on for more of Harvey’s insights.