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7 Tips for Choosing a Primary Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

You don't want to start this new relationship off on the wrong foot by making an appointment and later finding out that they're not in-network with your insurance company. Find Out if They Accept Your Insurance This is one of the most important things to consider before making your decision.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Is that appropriate, or should it be the opposite? Here are the key results.