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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Little is known about the characteristics of physicians and patients participating in boutique clinic practice models. This study offers insight into the practice patterns of boutique clinic primary care physicians, as well as the estimated public costs of this business model in Ontario.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

A primary care physician is the first point of contact when people want to receive care. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. With that said, check out some essential services primary care physicians offer.

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Discovering the Best Direct Primary Care in Michigan: A Personal Guide

Plum Health

Direct primary care (DPC) is a membership-based healthcare model that offers patients unlimited access to a primary care physician for a fixed monthly fee. Preventive care focus: DPC providers often prioritize preventive care, helping patients stay healthy and avoid costly medical procedures.

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Key Benefits of Regularly Seeing Your Primary Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

The foundation of health is preventive care. Visiting a primary doctor can be an important way to stay healthy. According to Healthcare IT News, only 67% of people aged 25-35 have a primary care physician. These screenings can help your primary care physician identify potential risks to your health.

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How Often Should You See Your Family Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Preventive care is one of the most important aspects of maintaining good health. Seeking care from a primary care physician instead of a specialist can also be beneficial in terms of reducing your medical expenses. If you're in the Chattanooga, TN area and need a primary care physician, contact us today!

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Healthcare Jobs in Hamden, CT: Opportunities for Every Experience Level

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

To meet our commitment to provide the excellent, high-quality care our patients deserve, we have an ongoing goal of recruiting experienced, top-rated physicians. Specialist physician: Specialist physicians use their focused expertise to diagnose and treat conditions within a specific area.

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An Escape Fire for Healthcare

Noreta Family Medicine

An Escape Fire for Healthcare I recently watched a film, called “ Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare, ” a 2012 documentary about how the priorities in the US healthcare system are focused on increasing revenue, instead of on goals that improve health, like preventive care.