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Independent Primary Care Physicians Are More Productive Than Hospital-Employed Physicians

Independent Primary Care Physicians Are More Productive Than Hospital-Employed Physicians

One of the major factors affecting the quality of healthcare provided by a doctor is whether they are engaged in their job. A recent study found that independent primary care physicians are more engaged and productive than primary care physicians employed by healthcare organizations. Researchers interviewed 1,029 primary care physicians. They were asked questions related to their productivity and engagement, and whether they believed they [...]

Independent Primary Care Physicians Are More Productive Than Hospital-Employed PhysiciansGuy Delorefice2020-09-07T00:24:25-07:00

What is High-Value Care?

What is High-Value Care?

U.S. spending on healthcare is snowballing. It is expected to reach around 20 percent of the GDP by 2026. Many national organizations such as the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American College of Physicians have launched various initiatives to ensure that patients receive high-quality care (on par with the escalating costs). Put simply, high-value care can be defined as healthcare that balances benefits [...]

What is High-Value Care?Guy Delorefice2020-07-22T23:29:09-07:00

How Your Primary Care Doctor Can Help You Stay Healthier

How Your Primary Care Doctor Can Help You Stay Healthier

Primary care physicians play an important role in modern healthcare. They are usually the first medical practitioners contacted by the patients. A primary care doctor provides preventive care and treatment. A PCP or general practitioner is trained to diagnose different conditions. They interview their patients to assess symptoms and medical history. They also conduct physical examinations and may refer patients to a specialist (e.g., an [...]

How Your Primary Care Doctor Can Help You Stay HealthierGuy Delorefice2020-06-29T21:31:43-07:00

The Primary Care Quarterback: Great Primary Care = Better Care Management

The Primary Care Quarterback: Great Primary Care = Better Care Management

In football, quarterback performance is critical to the overall success of the team. The quarterback is the leader of the offense. They call the play in the huddle. The quarterback coordinates with other team members and coaches to produce the best possible results every time the team is on the field. In healthcare, the primary care physician plays the role of quarterback. Studies link the [...]

The Primary Care Quarterback: Great Primary Care = Better Care ManagementGuy Delorefice2020-05-19T21:42:49-07:00

How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Coronavirus

How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Coronavirus

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in countless ways. Older adults and those with underlying medical conditions such as diabetes or heart and lung conditions seem to be at a higher risk of contracting the virus and developing serious complications. This is why doctors in Sonoma, California emphasize following good hygiene aside from practicing social distancing. As per the medical fraternity, there are no [...]

How to Protect Yourself and Your Family from CoronavirusGuy Delorefice2020-04-28T12:22:19-07:00

Concierge Medicine – A Personalized Healthcare Experience

Concierge Medicine – A Personalized Healthcare Experience

Concierge medicine or retainer medicine or membership medicine is a care delivery model in which the patient pays an additional fee (or a retainer) to their doctor to have direct access to them. It is estimated that around 800 - 5,000 doctors in the country follow the concierge medicine model. Though all models share several similarities, they vary in their form of operation, fee structure, [...]

Concierge Medicine – A Personalized Healthcare ExperienceGuy Delorefice2020-04-03T22:31:15-07:00

Put Your Health in the Hands of a Qualified Family Care Physician

Put Your Health in the Hands of a Qualified Family Care Physician

Due to an increasingly unhealthy lifestyle and environmental risk factors, diseases once considered rare have become common. A medical condition or problem does not develop overnight. In most cases, the body gives various warning signs before falling apart. Qualified family physicians are trained to identify these symptoms and come up with a treatment plan to address the problem before it snowballs into a major health [...]

Put Your Health in the Hands of a Qualified Family Care PhysicianGuy Delorefice2020-03-02T22:21:30-08:00

All You Need to Know About Vitamin D

All You Need to Know About Vitamin D

Vitamins are organic compounds. They are either fat-soluble or water-soluble. While fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the fatty tissues, water-soluble vitamins cannot be stored in the body, and are excreted in urine. From helping the body recover from wounds and injuries to boosting the immune system, vitamins play a range of roles. The human body requires a constant supply of vitamins (derived from food) to [...]

All You Need to Know About Vitamin DGuy Delorefice2020-01-17T05:23:24-08:00

Primary Care Physicians Can Treat Chronic Conditions

Primary Care Physicians Can Treat Chronic Conditions

There was a time when patients used to visit primary care doctors in Sonoma for simple things like earaches or losing weight without a reason. Such patients would be in and out of primary care within no time. However, things are changing, and from the looks of it, very soon primary care will be treating patients with chronic conditions, in addition to the simpler and [...]

Primary Care Physicians Can Treat Chronic ConditionsGuy Delorefice2019-12-18T03:40:21-08:00

How to Stay Healthy, Fit and Safe During the Winter Season

How to Stay Healthy, Fit and Safe During the Winter Season

When winter arrives, all you will think about is escaping the chill outside, and staying snug and cozy indoors. Of course, sitting in front of the fireplace and warming yourself could be one of the most attractive things to do in winter, but do not forget about staying fit and healthy. Winter season is often fraught with infections, and you can minimize the likelihood of [...]

How to Stay Healthy, Fit and Safe During the Winter SeasonGuy Delorefice2019-12-05T03:25:45-08:00

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