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The Reality of Closing Care Gaps: A Conversation with Dr. Carly Eckert To read the full article and show notes with links mentioned as well as a full transcript, click here. In this encore episode titled 'The Gap In Closing Care Gaps,' host Stacey Richter interviews Dr. Carly Eckert, exploring the pervasive issue of care gaps in the U.S. healthcare system.  Care gaps arise from fragmented medical transitions and tend to recurred if root societal causes are left unaddressed. The conversation reveals the shortcomings of reactive care gap mitigation strategies, likening them to a futile game of 'whack-a-mole.' Dr. Eckert highlights the importance of proactive solutions, such as population health models and community-based interventions. The podcast emphasizes the need for a systemic shift towards holistic and continuous patient care, integrating social determinants of health and enhancing provider-patient relationships. Love the show? Please consider signing up for our weekly newsletter. We'll send you an articl