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Practice and Community-Level Variations in Primary Care Panel Size [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

We adjusted for missing commercial insurance claims and excluded outliers (clinicians seeing <100 patients or >7500 patients in a year). Rural PCPs tended to manage larger panels than their urban counterparts (1512 vs. 1409, p<0.01).

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An Additional Physician from Leading Sarasota Cardiology Practice to Now Offer the Hybrid Choice™ Concierge Program from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

The physician continues to accept insurance and government programs, as before. “Managing heart health often requires a level of trust between a doctor and patient, something can take time to build. “I look forward to practicing this personalized style of medicine and guiding my patients toward their best health.

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier. said this week that several of the nation’s largest health insurers have agreed to change how they handle prior authorization, a system that often causes delays in care. Kennedy Jr.

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Endocrinology Near Me: Finding the Best Hormone Specialists in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

After completing medical school, they must complete a three-year residency in internal medicine. While primary care providers are trained to manage conditions like diabetes, they rely on endocrinologists to provide more specialized care. Too much or too little of a hormone can cause these functions to not work properly.

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How to Choose the Best Hormone Doctor in Connecticut for Your Needs

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

After finishing medical school, they complete a three-year residency in internal medicine. Reviews provide information about how well the doctor explains diagnoses and treatment options, and how well they manage ongoing care. Choosing a doctor who honors your insurance plan helps you control your out-of-pocket healthcare costs.

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Thousands of subspecialists are also using the LKA to reinstate their lapsed certifications in internal medicine. She also sought input on overlapping aspects of community practice across the disciplines of internal medicine to inform ABIM’s recruitment efforts for broad physician representation in governance roles.

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Ep. 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L. Adler, J.D., of Roetzel & Andress

Physician's Practice

Insurance Denials and Prior Authorizations (00:11:26)** Challenges with insurance coverage, prior authorizations, and evolving insurer policies for GLP-1 prescriptions. 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L. 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L. Reynolds News Podcast Ericka Adler, J.D.,