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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

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

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