It may seem hard to believe but one of the biggest challenges in implementing integrated care is the resistance to the changes necessary coming from the primary care providers (PCPs) who, of all the staff, seemed so eager to start care integration when you introduced the concept months ago! Couple this reluctance with research that has shown successful implementation requires good PCP buy-in, and the importance of engaging PCPs early cannot be overemphasized. Why are PCPs resistant to implementing integrated care, and what can your team do about it? Let’s start with the reasons why PCPs may be reluctant about integrated care practices and move on to solutions.
