Tag: primary care
A PCP Imperative: Integration of Behavioral and Physical Health Care
Integration behavioral and physical health care creates opportunities to drive better outcomes and lower costs in ways not yet fully realized.
New Models of Care in the Post-Covid Healthcare World (Part 2)
Observations on models of care in a post-COVID world from HLTH VRTL 2020 with comments on applicability to autoimmune conditions.
Physician Compensation 2020: How Much Money Do U.S. Doctors Make Per...
Doximity's Physician Compensation report revealed that income growth slowed and the gender wage gap grew in 2020 due to the pandemic..
Telehealth Update from ATA President Dr. Joe Kvedar
Joe Kvedar, MD, President of ATA, joins Pat Salber, MD, CEO and Editor of The Doctor Weighs In, for an in-depth telehealth update.
Why We Need to Unlock the Full Potential of Primary Care
There are powerful reasons to move to a value-based primary care system. Highly effective Primary Care 3.0 is an indispensable piece of that effort.
Reflections on Death with Dignity
Facing a painful death from incurable cancer, Brittany Maynard had to move to Oregon so she could control her destiny & die with dignity. Why do so few states allow this?
Reshaping Healthcare: What We Can Learn From Alaska
Southcentral Foundation in Alaska provides excellent healthcare for half the money spent on other patients in that state. What can we learn from them?
Doximity’s New Telehealth Application Makes It Easy to Connect
Dialer Video is Doximity's new telehealth feature that allows doctors to connect with their patients on their own cell phones with the click of a button.
The Indomitable Spirit of My Dying Patient
Caring for his dying patient, a much-loved Irish farmer with advanced renal failure reminded a doctor of what's really important in medicine.
What to Do When Your Doctor is Distracted
What should you do when you notice your doctor is distracted? A primary care doctor provides tips to help them get back on track.
A Fatal Medical Error: Lack of Care or Lack of Caring?
A family doctor relates the sad story of a fatal medical error that killed her friend Bob and ended up influencing her work for years to come.
How to Get the Most of Your Medical Consultation
Getting the most out a medical consultation is crucial because getting an appointment with a doctor is not always easy and it can be costly. Here are some tips to ensure that you are able to convey your problems to the doctor within the time allotted to you without missing out on any important points.