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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

Caring for patients with multiple chronic conditions requires identifying those at risk, clear communication, and coordinated care to improve outcomes. Approximately 60% of American adults live with at least one chronic condition , and 40% of them have more than one.

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Forecasting and adapting to the family medicine workforce shortage

The Health Policy Exchange

Projecting future physician workforce needs is a challenging calculation that must take multiple variables into account to avoid missing its mark. is actually experiencing a physician shortage that will worsen with population growth, the aging of the baby boomer generation, and an influx of newly insured from the Affordable Care Act.

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Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Vida Family Medicine

While losing weight is often suggested to lower the risk of chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease, the risk of prescribing weight loss is overlooked. Some people need medication to manage metabolic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. Choosing the right diabetes doctor can make a major difference in how effectively your condition is managed, your quality of life, and your long-term health outcomes.

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Discovering the Best Direct Primary Care in Michigan: A Personal Guide

Plum Health

Direct primary care (DPC) is a membership-based healthcare model that offers patients unlimited access to a primary care physician for a fixed monthly fee. Personalized care: DPC providers have more time to get to know their patients and develop personalized treatment plans.

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Healthcare Jobs in Hamden, CT: Opportunities for Every Experience Level

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Practice supervisor: Practice supervisors oversee a facility’s day-to-day operations, from supervising staff to managing the office budget. Previous management experience is required. Licensed practical nurse: LPNs assist with providing patient care, such as changing bandages or giving medications, under supervision.

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Do You Need a Family Care Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

They can provide essential medical care, help you coordinate ongoing treatments, and serve as important support throughout your life. According to Healthcare IT News, however, less than 68% of Millennials have a primary care physician.

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