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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

In fact, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities are already reeling from a shortage of providers and it’s hurting patients— according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , tens of millions of Americans live in areas with shortages of primary care, dental, and mental health professionals.

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Exploring the Nature of Chronic Pain with Haider Warraich

GeriPal

Something that I’d very little experience of having been a medical student in Pakistan. So Eric Cassell, for folks who don’t know, was a primary care physician. But really was a seminal pioneering figure in the field of bioethics, palliative care, et cetera. Haider: That was a great story.

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2024 Summer Pinecones E-Newsletter -- ADVOCACY News

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

We support the Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act (HR 7681), hitch would reauthorize payment for virtual visits as well allowing for two primary care visits per year which would be covered by health plans and not be subject to the high deductible.