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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.

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

Dr. Zaar

Understand the Different Types of Diabetes Doctors Before searching for a diabetes doctor, it’s important to understand the types of medical professionals who treat Type 2 diabetes: Primary Care Physician (PCP): Often the first point of contact, they handle basic diabetes management.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

The second piece is getting folks to be successful at restricting their calories, which works well when nutrition education and behavioral counseling strategies are combined—and even better when provided in a group setting. How might primary care physicians coordinate this care in settings with limited specialist access?

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Updates in ID and Nephrology: Lona Mody, Rasheeda Hall, Devika Nair, Sonali Advani

GeriPal

As you know, our population is aging at a rapid speed and older, adult older persons is no longer cared for only by a geriatrician or a primary care physician. There’s the complications associated with immune senescence, comorbidities, atypical clinical presentations. One of your articles addresses that.

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What You Should Know About Radiation Oncology: Anish Butala, Emily Martin and Evie Kalmar

GeriPal

During my training, I didn’t receive much education about radiation oncology, and I’m not entirely sure what some of the terms mean (hypofractionated means fewer sessions, right?). Anish 07:54 I would say sort of echoing what Emily was just referring to is education is key. So I think education is key.

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Is a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist right for me?

Vida Family Medicine

As a primary care physician, I am asked about these medications at least once a day, either by a patient, a colleague, a family member, friend, or acquaintance. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic associated fatty liver disease all have the potential to cause life-altering complications and premature death.

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Demystifying the Role of HHS and ASPE in Guiding Federal Aging Policy and Priorities with Dr. Tisamarie Sherry

GeriPal

As you know, our population is aging at a rapid speed and older, adult older persons is no longer cared for only by a geriatrician or a primary care physician. There’s the complications associated with immune senescence, comorbidities, atypical clinical presentations. One of your articles addresses that.