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New Report: U.S. Primary Care System Crumbling Amid Historic Disinvestment and Surge in Chronic Diseases

The Physicians Foundation

Scorecard with National and State Level Data Reveals Workforce Shortages, Low Primary Care Reimbursement, and Reduced Patient Access to Vital Services February 18, 2025 – As the nation faces a widespread surge in chronic diseases, the third Primary Care Scorecard highlights how systemic disinvestment in U.S.

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Drowning in Paperwork: The Burden of Administrative Responsibilities in Primary Care [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Participants perceived administrative burden as contributing to burnout and their declining joy in practicing comprehensive care. physician assistants, nurse practitioners) to help "de-clutter the inbox" and manage referrals. However, often the volume of the work eroded this solution.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all medicine.

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

Implementing Preventive Care in Your Life Understanding examples of preventive care is only valuable if you actually implement these practices. At Mesa Family Physicians, we work with each patient to develop an integrated preventive care plan that evolves with changing health needs throughout life.