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

The Physicians Foundation

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

Mesa Family Physician

During these years, our focus shifts to screening for common adult-onset conditions, managing stress-related health issues, and helping you maintain optimal health despite professional pressures. Seniors: Comprehensive Care for Healthy Aging As Mesa residents enter their senior years, preventive care becomes even more vital.

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Poetry & Palliative Care: Podcast with Mike Rabow and Redwing Keyssar

GeriPal

Advance Care Planning. Mike Rabow’s Comprehensive Care Team randomized trial of outpatient palliative care. This is a poem that gets into this issue of, what is the clinician relationship to all that stuff that’s going on around us? Wounded Healer poetry sessions . Redwing’s website: www.redwingkeyssar.com.

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

These screening measures help identify conditions in their earliest stages. Tertiary Prevention: Managing Existing Conditions Tertiary preventive care focuses on managing existing chronic diseases to prevent complications, improve quality of life, and reduce the negative impact of disease.