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Risking It All For a New Business Model at Family Physicians of St. Joe

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

In 2007, Dr. Mancini joined the practice, followed by Dr. Meadows in 2012, and Dr. Gendernalik in 2015. When announcing the transition to a Direct Primary Care practice in April, 2017, they were met with criticism, anger, misunderstanding, and the loss of many patient relationships that meant a great deal to the entire team.

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The Future of Geriatrics: A Podcast with Jerry Gurwitz, Ryan Chippendale, and Mike Harper

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Jerry: Probably for the reason a lot of people go into geriatrics, close relationship with grandparents, volunteered to work in a nursing home as a high school student, just felt really good about being around old people and not having a problem with it. I finished my fellowship in ’88. Why did you go into it? Oh, woe is us.

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Well-being and Resilience: a Podcast with Jane Thomas, Naomi Saks, Ishwaria Subbiah

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I’ve known you since we did PSAP together, I think, back in 2007 ish. Widera and Smith have no relationships to disclose. Guests Jane Thomas, Naomi Saks, and Ishwaria Subbiah have no relationships to disclose. Eric 09:58 And I just want to acknowledge, too, because I’m going to compliment you, too, Jane.

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