Mass. has a primary care physician shortage. A new law aims to help fill it with internationally trained doctors.
The Physician Pathway Act creates a track for physicians who practiced medicine in other countries to be able to pursue full ...
Can medical schools funnel more doctors into the primary care pipeline?
Throughout her childhood, Julia Lo Cascio dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. So, when applying to medical school, she was ...
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Can medical schools funnel more doctors into the primary care pipeline?
So, when applying to medical school, she was thrilled to discover a new, small school founded specifically to train primary care doctors: NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. Now in her ...
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What can be done about the primary care doctor shortage in Mass.?
Health care providers across Massachusetts are grappling with a shortage of primary care physicians. A recent report published by the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC) found that wait ...
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Primary care pro tips: 5 pointers to start conversations with your doctor for a healthy new year
Through family recommendations, Lopez found a doctor at the St. Thomas Community Health Clinic to help her with primary care. Lopez said her experience with her clinic makes her feel more ...
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Mass. health care regulators recommend fixes for strained primary care system
The state Health Policy Commission outlined recommendations for lawmakers, health care organizations and public and private ...
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Mindy Jordeth joins Durango Primary Care
Local physician assistant Mindy Jordeth with be joining Adam Owens, MD, of Durango Primary Care in March. Jordeth is a physician assistant who will accept her own patients and work collaboratively ...
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Primary care physicians can help solve the current birth control crisis
Anxiety around access to contraceptive healthcare is at an all-time high, writes Kirsten Meisinger, a family doctor. The reality is that the political climate will not improve soon. But contrary to ...
There’s a new medical group forming in CT. It promises an innovative twist on patient primary care.
The medical group is forming at a time when independent physician practices — particularly primary care — are being snapped ...
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10 medical schools with the highest, lowest share of graduates in primary care
The growing shortage of primary care physicians poses a critical challenge for the nation's healthcare system, with the American Association of Medical Colleges projecting a shortfall of up to ...