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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

In recent years, the United States has witnessed a significant decline in public trust toward healthcare providers, hospitals, and healthcare systems. of US adults expressed confidence in physicians and hospitals; by January 2024, that figure had plummeted to 40.1%. Several forces lie behind this trend. Increase transparency.

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

Permanente Medicine

NWP and TPMG are physician-led, independent Permanente Medical Groups who partner exclusively with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan to provide care for their patients in Oregon, southwest Washington, and Northern California. TPMG comprises nearly 10,000 physicians in 116 specialties, providing care for 4.6 million members in California.

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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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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Dave, MD, MPH , inquired how stressors may contribute to candidates failing the certification examination and Dr. McDonald stated that knowledge gaps were the primary cause, though ABIM provides safeguards to reduce stress like grace periods and consideration of compassionate exemptions for extraordinary life circumstances.

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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.)

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Insurers Fight State Laws Restricting Surprise Ambulance Bills

Physician's Weekly

Its overarching conclusion — that patients shouldn’t be stuck in the crossfire between providers and payers — was not controversial or partisan. This new measure was aimed at providing similar protections against bills from public ambulance services and for transfers between hospitals. That leaves out a lot of workers.