Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Objective To analyze the economic effects of policies created by the Alberta government to address the shortage of family physician (FP) services following the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion The time to address the current doctor shortage is substantial and needs to be factored into government primary care policies.

Nurse Practitioner 94

Nurse Practitioner Family Physician Primary Care Family 94

The Physicians Foundation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Diminishing Workforce: Primary care clinician shortages worsen access to care The number of primary care clinicians, including physicians, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs), decreased from 105.7 Oregon also ranks highest in primary care spending for Medicaid (8.2%) and Medicare (6.4%).

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Chronic Disease Primary Care Physician Nurse Practitioner 52

Pamela Wible MD

JULY 2, 2025

Here are 11 unforgettable cases involving my friends & family—with hard lessons learned. Lorraine – Nuclear Medicine Physician, Texas My dear friend, Lorraine DeBlanche, M.D., was taking time off to grieve her beloved physician husband’s suicide when a colleague recommended a part-time telemedicine job.

Telemedicine 240

Telemedicine Private Practice Patient-Centered Family 240