Barton Associates

MAY 8, 2025

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) projects the country will be short 87,150 primary care doctors, 11,860 dentists, 79,160 psychologists—along with shortages of other key specialties—in 2037. These professionals play a vital role in maintaining essential services and ensuring continuity of patient care.

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Noreta Family Medicine

MARCH 26, 2025

You Know DPC is working when… I decided to do something a little different in this blog. I’ve written blogs that discuss my perspective on why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is helpful to both patients and physicians in Columbia, SC (and beyond!). At Noreta, we believe that care doesn’t stop when you walk out the door.

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The Direct Doctors Difference

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A recent article featured on the medical blog, www.Kevinmd.com , highlights some super important reasons as to why you might consider seeing a doctor who is not affiliated with a hospital or large system. As a small, direct primary care practice here at Direct Doctors, we wholeheartedly agree! His solution?

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Noreta Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Andrew Weil, a well-known integrative medicine physician, states that due to short office visit times, many well-intentioned primary care doctors are forced to prescribe medications, instead of talking about treatments which have fewer side effects, such as nutrition changes.

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Noreta Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

We decided to compare burnout and fulfillment scores between Direct Primary Care doctors and primary care physicians working in non-DPC practices in SC, NC, and GA. I enjoy writing (hence the existence of Noreta’s blog that you are reading right now!), I did this project without a grant, and on my own time.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 27, 2025

Many of us know where our meals come from, have sufficient clothing, enjoy roofs over our heads, access heating and air conditioning, use reliable transportation, and receive effective medications. Tips to Manage Anxiety If anxieties disable your daily life, discuss the situation with your direct primary care doctor.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

Consider a patient with painful arthritic knees who has tried several oral medications without experiencing relief. As you heal, check in with your direct primary care physician. See Your Direct Primary Care Doctor for Orthopedic Pain Management Are you concerned about swelling or recurring pain from a fall or sports injury?

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