A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 3, 2025

But the math is the same, no matter how long your normal appointments are. I have always tried to “squeeze” urgent visits in when I know the patient and the issue they’re having. Not only have we shortened medical appointments to 15 minutes. A Country Doctor Writes: is a reader-supported publication.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Long wait times, high costs, and limited availability of providers can make it feel like you're on your own. It's a different way of doing healthcare, one that puts patients at the center. Some have waited months for appointments, while others have been turned away due to high costs.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

this week fired every member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the group of experts who help the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention make those evidence-based judgments. Kennedy then appointed new members, including vaccine skeptics, prompting alarm from the broader medical community. Kennedy Jr.

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