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Winning the Battle Against Obesity – Digital Health Visions

The Medical Futurist

Following protocol, Dr. Barlow, her general practitioner takes action. Her cardio fitness values, cholesterol levels, and blood pressure have improved so significantly that her insurance provider has reduced her premiums. Is there a future where digital health thrives?

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Didn’t Match into Residency.What are Some of my Options?

Aspiring Minority Doctor

Having not completed a residency program, my options were limited in hospital settings and other facilities run by insurance companies that require board certification, but I was lucky enough to find a physician owned and operated facility to work at. I heavily explored my options and decided urgent care would be the best fit for me.

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7 Tips for Choosing a Primary Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Find Out if They Accept Your Insurance This is one of the most important things to consider before making your decision. You don't want to start this new relationship off on the wrong foot by making an appointment and later finding out that they're not in-network with your insurance company.