Despite its benefits, care coordination faces several challenges, including:
- Fragmentation of Care: Different healthcare providers may work in separate facilities, making communication difficult. - Resource Limitations: Limited access to specialists and support services in certain areas. - Patient Barriers: Factors such as transportation, financial constraints, and health literacy can impede effective coordination. - Technology Integration: Variability in the adoption and use of EHRs and other technology tools can hinder information sharing.
