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From Numbers to Names: How Concierge Care is Redefining the Doctor-Patient Experience

Concierge Choice Physicians

Wayne Lipton, CCP Managing Partner ​America’s trust in medical professionals is dwindling, according to Gallup’s annual professions rating , dropping from a high of 67% in 2021 to just 53% in 2024. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal interviewed physicians, attempting to make sense of the declining numbers.

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The Erosion of Trust in Healthcare: Restoring the Patient-Physician Relationship

Physician's Weekly

of US adults expressed confidence in physicians and hospitals; by January 2024, that figure had plummeted to 40.1%. Administrative Burdens & Physician Burnout Physicians now devote a large portion of their workday to non-clinical tasks, such as handling prior authorizations, managing inboxes, and navigating patient portals.

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Oregon-based medical group Northwest Permanente announces affiliation with The Permanente Medical Group of Northern California

Permanente Medicine

Both of our groups have walked the walk and have achieved superior and equitable patient outcomes, created fulfilling environments to practice medicine, and committed to managing the costs associated with care.” TPMG teams are sharing programs for diabetes management to support patients in NWP.

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Letitia Bridges, MD, MBA, appointed to chief quality officer at The Permanente Federation

Permanente Medicine

In the 2024 National Committee for Quality Assurance’s annual report , Kaiser Permanente’s commercial and Medicare plans rated highest or tied for highest for overall treatment, prevention, equity, and patient experience among competitors in every geographic region served. To learn more about Permanente Medicine, visit permanente.org.

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HHS Eliminates CDC Staff Who Made Sure Birth Control Is Safe for Women at Risk

Physician's Weekly

The survey was used “to help inform and help reduce the contributing factors that cause maternal mortality and morbidity,” a fired worker said, by allowing government workers to examine the medical care people received before and during pregnancy, if any, and other risk factors that may lead to poor maternal and child health.

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

In 2024, 82% of ABIM Board Certified rheumatologists due for an assessment opted for the LKA over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Dr. Johnson led a discussion with the Rheumatology Board on community practice in rheumatology to create a more inclusive understanding of its role and scope.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

In 2024, 77% of eligible ABIM Board Certified endocrinologists who chose an assessment opted for the LKA over the traditional, 10-year MOC exam. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. Some data, such as exam pass rates and resident and fellow workforce trends , are publicly available on ABIM’s website.)