Pennsylvanians 65 and older are facing a unique challenge: their primary care practitioners (PCP) are retiring when their trusted guidance is needed most. Our state’s population is aging rapidly. An American Community Survey estimated that over one in five Pennsylvanians will be 65 or older by 2030. As we reach 65 and begin pursuing the …
There are plenty of reasons why you might be choosing a PCP, or primary care practitioner. Perhaps you haven’t chosen one yet, and now need or are ready to. You may have recently received a letter from your current PCP letting you know they’re relocating or closing their practice. They may be joining a practice …
Mother’s Day is a time to honor not only our moms, but also the mother figures who have helped shape us. In that spirit, I’d like to share the story of someone extraordinary who helped make me the person and clinician I am today, and who continues to impact how I care for older patients …
I’ve spent years working in hospitals and clinics. Over countless hours I’ve learned from amazing professors and physicians. But after all of this medical training, I learned my most important lesson in medicine from my father. On the one-year anniversary of his death, the lesson I learned from his life is this: In care, the...
Philadelphia — February 22, 2022 — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) and Patina Medical Group (Patina), a new primary care provider dedicated to improving the health care experience for people 65 and older, announced today that they have signed a provider agreement. Through the agreement, Patina will make its primary...
1,100+ Respondents Highlight “Something’s Missing” from Current Care, Seek Trusted Relationships with a Care Team Built Around Their Needs
Patina’s personalized experience is built around the unique needs, values and preferences of older adults. To make care more convenient, accessible and highly scalable, the model will be home-based and virtual.
My parents are approaching 80 years old. For the most part they’re healthy, but they’re facing a series of normal changes as they advance through their journey of life.