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Mental Health in Michigan: A Direct Primary Care Approach

Plum Health

I'm Dr. Paul, a direct primary care physician here in the Detroit, Michigan. I've seen firsthand the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. That's why I'm excited to talk about how direct primary care can offer a solution. Hey there, Michigan!

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Book Review: Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? by Dr. Robert C. Smith

Common Sense Family Doctor

The COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation caused by public health measures to slow its spread exacerbated a mismatch between the need for mental health care and the number of professionals trained to provide that care. The first few chapters discuss the problems with mental health care in the U.S.

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New Report: U.S. Primary Care System Crumbling Amid Historic Disinvestment and Surge in Chronic Diseases

The Physicians Foundation

Scorecard with National and State Level Data Reveals Workforce Shortages, Low Primary Care Reimbursement, and Reduced Patient Access to Vital Services February 18, 2025 – As the nation faces a widespread surge in chronic diseases, the third Primary Care Scorecard highlights how systemic disinvestment in U.S.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Understand the Different Types of Diabetes Doctors Before searching for a diabetes doctor, it’s important to understand the types of medical professionals who treat Type 2 diabetes: Primary Care Physician (PCP): Often the first point of contact, they handle basic diabetes management. Are they patient and open to your questions?

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Pursue Your Passion with Healthcare Jobs in CT at Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

The demand for healthcare professionals spans a wide range of specialties, including primary care physicians, registered nurses, mental health counselors, and much more. As well as retaining top talent to meet the needs of Connecticut’s patient population. Why choose a career in healthcare?

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Transgender Health, Aging, and Advocacy: A Podcast with Noelle Marie Javier and Jace Flatt

GeriPal

And also kind of highlights, you know, part of what we try to do in geriatrics and palliative care is really individualize how we care for individual, like, the people in front of us, the patients, the caregivers, their family members, their friends. – Rainbows of Aging : Jace Flatt’s research site. Eric 29:36 Yeah.

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Exploring the Nature of Chronic Pain with Haider Warraich

GeriPal

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. One of the patients I spoke to really said this quite well. Most physicians don’t have that luxury.