The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

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. But how has the specialty of family medicine fared, and what else can be done to extend capacity of the existing primary care workforce?

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Families Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dataset: A cohort containing a random sample of 5% of the database population of Quebec provincial administrative databases including demographic data, pharmacy claims data, medical consultations, and hospitalizations was used. of all prescriptions claimed were issued by a family physician.

Community 130

Community Family Physician Consulting Insurance 130

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Here’s what to expect: A review of your personal and family medical history Discussion of current medications, allergies, and supplements Review of lifestyle habits such as diet, exercise, alcohol, and tobacco use A basic physical exam: blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc. Can You Establish Care Virtually? Absolutely.

Primary Care 100

Primary Care Appointment Telehealth PCP 100

Permanente Medicine

JUNE 3, 2025

I practice family and sports medicine as part of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group here in Fontana, California. WM: Like you, I’m a family physician. Access is so important because that is the reason the patient signs up with health insurance is so that they can get care, whether primary or specialty.

IT 52

IT Patient-Centered Patients Medical 52