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WILL YOUR NEXT FAMILY DOC BE AN OSTEOPATH?
“Traditional” allopathic medical schools are awarding MD (Medical Doctor) degrees at a faster rate than ever before. Yet, “The Association…
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FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY
In several previous blogs I’ve written that I completed a two-year residency in Family Medicine. My residency was from August,…
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PHYSICIAN JOB PROSPECTS
An article in the May 2024 issue of Medical Economics magazine claims that “the demand for medical services is increasing…
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BEERS CRITERIA FOR MEDICATION USE IN OLDER PATIENTS: DANGEROUS COMBINATIONS
Until I read the April 2024 issue of American Family Physician, I was unaware the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) had…
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DECLINING REIMBURSEMENT RATES: THE DEATH OF FEE-FOR-SERVICE MEDICINE
Yes, folks, the age old “fee-for-service” payment model for medical care has been dying a slow death for 30 years.…
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94th ANNUAL PHYSICIAN REPORT FROM MEDICAL ECONOMICS
Every year, Medical Economics magazine publishes their annual survey on physician activities. It includes information on physician income, practice satisfaction,…
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THOSE DARN DRUG ADS!
A few weeks ago, I published a blog about direct-to-consumer television advertisements (DCTA) for prescription drugs. The gist of the…
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CONTINUITY OF CARE CRITICAL TO GOOD HEALTH
Family doctors traditionally see their patients more often than any other physician. That’s a good thing! When a patient is…
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A WEEK AS AN AVERAGE FAMILY PHYSICIAN
Family Physicians are the “Jack-of-all-trades” of physicians. They focus on disease prevention, the overall coordination of care, provide a wide…
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FAMILY PHYSICIANS ESSENTIAL TO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
Family physicians are “the front door for people seeking health and healing, and connection…” That “hallowed role….has been relegated to…
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