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Why independent physicians will make a comeback

While more physicians are now employed than ever before, independence is not a thing of the past—It’s the future.

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Helping patients with drug costs

Practical strategy from a physician to help patients facing sticker shock.

FCC considers $100 million telehealth program

The goal is to help rural and underserved areas and veterans.

Physician Burnout Rises Above 50%

PCPs face the challenges of their own health and the wellbeing of their practice. It’s time for physician wellness to become a higher priority. A membership-based model can help physicians and their practice.

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Clinical interoperability is an important priority for more effective, less costly healthcare. But trying to manage all care on a single software system isn’t the way to achieve interoperability. This whitepaper explains why we should be focused on creating a universal patient record, with data that can be exchanged across systems. Read more

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