Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

A family doctor is often your main healthcare provider tasked with everything from routine check-ups to chronic disease management. Here are some essential tips to guide you in locating the best family physician for your needs. Reach out to us at Hitchcock Family Medicine.

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The Physicians Foundation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Systemic Undervaluation: Disinvestment and fee-for-service payments are hindering physicians’ ability to meet growing patient needs In 2022, primary care accounted for less than 5% of total U.S. Fee-for-service reimbursement models reward procedures over comprehensive care, and undervalue the primary care workforce.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

6 This graph shows the association between primary care physician density and life expectancy among US states: 3. Having Your Own Long-Term GP Can Save Your Life Patients who choose a GP rather than a specialist as their primary care provider have a 19% 8 lower mortality and produce 22% 9 -33% 8 lower healthcare spending.

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