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Independent Doctors, Better Care: What the Big Systems Don’t Want You to Know

Altitude Family & Internal Medicine

Altitude Family & Internal Medicine (303) 730-2167 Independent Doctors, Better Care: What the Big Systems Dont Want You to Know In todays healthcare system, patients often find themselves navigating a maze of corporate-owned practicesincluding hospital systems, insurance-affiliated clinics, and private equity-backed offices.

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2025 Doctor Job Outlook: Why Go Locum Tenens?

Barton Associates

The United States doesn’t have enough doctors and the problem is only growing—according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) , the country is facing an estimated shortage of between 13,500 and 86,000 primary and specialty care physicians by 2036. When you think of healthcare, you likely think of doctors first.

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Chrostowski, DNP, APR-N, ANP-C , asked whether ABIM will offer continuing medical education (CME) credits through the LKA. Thousands of activities are eligible for both MOC and CME via a collaboration with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education at cmepassport.org.

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Bathrooms “R” Us

Physician's Practice

I refer to this thought transference as the Bathroom Experience (BE), a powerful metaphor for how seemingly minor details can dramatically impact patients’ perceptions of a medical practice. That sends patients a message that the practice might be neglecting other details. A clean bathroom goes unnoticed because it’s expected.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

See the discussion on the Special Consideration IMG (International Medical Graduates) Pilot Pathway below.) Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. The group discussed evolving trends in telehealth and how to capture that as a category of community practice.

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Hematology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

The group discussed policy shifts and potential implications for graduate medical education and health equity. Dr. McDonald acknowledged that recent executive orders have emphasized more competition in medical and legal education accreditation, but reaffirmed ABIM’s commitment to evidence-based practice and health equity.