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Forecasting and adapting to the family medicine workforce shortage

The Health Policy Exchange

In the mid-1990s, the American Medical Association confidently predicted that the penetration of managed care would lead to a large "physician surplus" and convinced Congress to cap the number of graduate medical education (GME) positions subsidized by the Medicare program. Two decades later, there is a widespread consensus that the U.S.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness. This level of prevention is crucial for conditions that benefit from early intervention.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit Visiting a primary care provider for the first time can bring up many questions. What does the doctor do first? Absolutely.

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Dr. Donovan Ogboh, DO Comes To Plum Health DPC July 2025

Plum Health

Donovan Ogboh is a board-certified family medicine physician with a dedicated interest in preventive care, sports medicine, pediatric care, women’s health, and the ongoing management of chronic conditions. No copays, no deductibles, no insurance —just great care when you need it. Learn more about DPC

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Why Concierge, Concierge Doctor, and Concierge Medicine Are Revolutionizing Healthcare (And Why You Should Care)

Plum Health

Concierge medicine is a healthcare model that offers patients personalized care, better access to their doctor, and a more proactive approach to managing their health. This involves regular check-ups, lifestyle counseling, and a more thorough approach to managing risk factors. What is Concierge Medicine? "A

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

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. Overall, DPC replaces insurance-based, FFS products with a patient-centric, relationship-driven model of care where the interests align with the patient and employer.

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Impact of polydoctoring on admission among older adults with multimorbidity; a large-scale claims database analysis in Japan. [Multimorbidity]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Effective and efficient management of multimorbidity presents a significant challenge for aging societies. Dataset: This study utilized the DeSC database, which includes health insurance claims data from multiple types of health insurers in Japan.