The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

To diagnose and treat a patient, a healthcare professional listens to the patient, reads their health files, looks at medical images and interprets laboratory results. It’s obvious what a potential removing language barriers holds for medical appointments. ” Patient points to lower abdomen.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

Research shows that board-certified doctors make fewer errors and provide better care to their patients. Others choose to focus their practice on specific conditions or types of patients. To choose the right hormone doctor for your needs, look for a doctor who specializes in treating patients like you.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 15, 2025

In a traditional health care setting, many administrative burdens and barriers stand in the way of patients receiving evidence-based care. Paperwork required to sign up for health insurance and to establish care with a practice. Calling to schedule the next available appointment and taking time off work. Wait times.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

In recent years, one of the most intriguing shifts has been the rise of concierge medicine—a model that’s redefining how patients interact with their healthcare providers. A concierge doctor checking the medicine for the patients." A rushed fifteen-minute appointment simply wasn’t enough for someone with complex needs.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 27, 2024

" The Gilded Age of Medicine is Here ," announced the title of a recent New Yorker article about the tactics of private equity firms that provide infusions of cash to struggling hospitals in order to extract hundreds of millions of dollars in profits by slashing costs to the bone and endangering the health of patients. Nevertheless, the U.S.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

One of the most rewarding parts of being a primary care physician is when I am able to work with a patient to help them find answers to unexplained symptoms they have been dealing with, sometimes for years! As a result, doctors often end up referring the patient somewhere else if they do not immediately know the answer.

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Plum Health

MAY 19, 2023

Plum Health DPC has a primary care solution designed just for you: Embrace the Benefits of Direct Primary Care Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model that emphasizes a direct relationship between patient and doctor. While your insurance covers significant events, DPC takes care of routine healthcare needs affordably.

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Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

Employers are increasingly finding that DPC offers a personalized doctor-patient relationship, comprehensive preventive care, and overall cost savings. Misconception #1: DPC Adds Extra Costs to Existing Health Insurance The fact is, for employers operating self-funded programs, the DPC investment redirects claims costs.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Direct Access to Your Doctor : Many DPC providers limit their patient load, meaning you get more face-to-face time with your doctor, often with little to no wait time. Understanding Traditional Primary Care Costs Understanding Traditional Primary Care Cos Traditional primary care operates within the insurance-based, fee-for-service model.

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Doctor On Demand

MARCH 31, 2023

Ask the therapist about their availability and whether they offer evening or weekend appointments. Ask about the therapist’s fees and insurance : It’s important to know the therapist’s fees and whether they accept your insurance. Finding the right therapist itself can be a challenge that you have to figure out.

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Plum Health

JULY 6, 2023

These models simplify the healthcare business by removing insurance companies from basic primary care. In exchange for a monthly, out-of-pocket fee, patients have unrestricted access to their physician and unlimited access to a defined package of services. of the population was covered by employer-sponsored group insurance, 19.8%

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. As a doctor with experience in both primary care and urgent care , I’ve seen firsthand how urgent care centers have become a lifeline for many patients. What is Urgent Care?

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CDOCS

JULY 1, 2024

& & </p> <p>Furthermore, more than 90% of dentists reported feeling some type of stress about their careers, with middle-career dentists experiencing stress about insurance reimbursement and younger dentists feeling stress about debt, especially student loans.& <p>Burnout in dentistry is on the rise.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

Fortunately, there are still endocrinologists accepting new patients (including at PACT). Contact your insurance company: If you have health insurance, ask your insurance company for a list of endocrinologists in your city or county that accept your coverage.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

It's a different way of doing healthcare, one that puts patients at the center. The Challenges of Accessing Mental Health Care I've heard countless stories from patients who have struggled to get the mental health care they need. Some have waited months for appointments, while others have been turned away due to high costs.

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Reflections of a Grady Doctor

JULY 30, 2019

My intern was presenting this patient to me at this exact time. Last patient of the morning. And the patient nodded and disappeared behind the sliding door to his room. And the pharmacy record and his appointment history supported what he said. My tumbly was feeling pretty damn rumbly and lunch couldn't come soon enough.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

Khang Nguyen, MD, chief transformation officer of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, discusses how AI can increase clinicians’ joy in medicine and improve patient outcomes with Chris Grant, chief operating offer and executive vice president of Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Federation, and host of the Permanente Medicine Podcast.

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The Direct Doctors Difference

AUGUST 9, 2023

No appointments, and no insurance needed.” As physicians, our 8+ years of training are focused on understanding what symptoms could be related to what diagnoses and helping patients navigate the many possibilities and narrow it down with appropriate testing and treatment to better understand what their final diagnosis may be.

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ABIM

APRIL 24, 2025

Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations. Dave noted the Diplomate Professional Profile’s potential outside of Specialty Board discussions with data that could be valuable to patients with specific needs and conditions.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

Reynolds Blog Article Innovative medical practices thrive by embracing change, prioritizing patient care and learning from setbacks to enhance success and satisfaction. Neil Baum, MD Successful practices do not follow others; rather, they make their own paths and follow their own pathways and agendas.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 27, 2025

Reynolds Blog Article The small details, like restroom cleanliness, shape patient perceptions and impact healthcare experiences in practices. Neil Baum, MD Perhaps you have been on an airplane and pulled down the tray only to find food scraps and coffee stains on the tray.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

Think about the last time you attended a talk on communication skills or goals of care discussions. Was there any mention about the impact that hearing loss has in communication or what we should do about it in clinical practice? I’m guessing not. COVID-19, masks, and hearing difficulty: Perspectives of healthcare providers. Alex: (Singing).

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 3, 2025

They candidly discuss the unique challenges and opportunities health care organizations face in meeting patient expectations. Today we are talking about the patient care experience specifically here at Kaiser Permanente, but also in general. For me specifically, it’s how do we make a patient feel. Guest Wadie L.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. I encourage all my patients to prioritize these visits, even when feeling perfectly healthy.”

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Their success is understandable : they offer a fast and easy method to check any skin conditions, typically for a fraction of the cost of a traditional healthcare appointment. Self-care and telemedicine for patients The options of teledermatology services, as well as self-care platforms, are soaring.

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Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Whether you’re scheduling your annual physical , exploring the differences between a wellness visit vs physical , or simply wondering what’s covered under your insurance, understanding preventive care can empower you to take charge of your health. What Is Preventive Care? The goal is to avoid disease, not just treat it.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. Men’s Health in Michigan’s Primary Care System Doctor checking on his patient.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. Regular check-ups are not just routine appointments; they’re essential investments in your future health and well-being. Preventive care is most effective when it’s consistent and proactive.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Personal Anecdote : I once had a patient, Sarah, who visited multiple walk-in clinics for her chronic migraines. You can filter by location, specialty, insurance accepted, and even patient reviews. Reading Reviews and Ratings Patient reviews can offer invaluable insights into what you can expect from a doctor.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Find Out if They Accept Your Insurance This is one of the most important things to consider before making your decision. 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.

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 28, 2024

They are also costly and subject to variable insurance coverage, leading many med spas and compounding pharmacies to offer compounded versions of these FDA-approved medications with varying degrees of safety. As most of you know, I follow a Health at Every Size® approach to the care of my patients.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

We address: Why is caring for patients with this overlap so hard? Sach Kale set up an outpatient clinic focused on substance use disorder for patients with cancer. Who follows the patient once the cancer goes into remission? What is making this hard for me? What is harm reduction and how can we implement it in practice?

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GeriPal

JULY 21, 2022

Because I don’t think we think about that so much in palliative care, but we do in geriatrics. But I believe before we start, somebody has a song request for Alex. Is it you, Emmy? Emmy: It is. Eric: What’s the song? Emmy: I just forgot the name of the song… [laughter]. Alex: Pink Cadillac by Bruce Springsteen? I like that song.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Whether you’re in Detroit , Corunna , Lansing , Royal Oak , or Van Buren , this clinic is offering comprehensive care that puts patient well-being first. From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

We start off the conversation by talking about whether patients with cancer and cancer pain are really that different, and their paper that was just published on January 11 th in JAMA Oncology showing that substance use disorder is not uncommon in individuals with cancer. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024.

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New South Family Medicine and MedSpa

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Direct primary care offers you and your family top-notch health care, and so much more.like a high patient and provider satisfaction with an improved quality of care. Providers at New South Family Medicine and MedSpa can address the patient's deeper needs, rather than trying to rush through a hectic day full of too-brief appointments.

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GeriPal

APRIL 18, 2024

We discuss, among other things: Findings that in several studies AI was rated by patients as more empathetic than human clinicians (not less, that isn’t a typo). Bob recently wrote an essay in JAMA on AI and delivered a UCSF Grand Round s on the same topic. ” Eric: What was it called again, Wachter’s World? Bob: There you go.

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