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U.S. Medical Students Less Likely To Choose Primary Care Path
The primary care physician shortage has long been predicted, and as less and less American med students choose that path, it is sure to become a reality.
PCPs ‘Not Doing Enough’ as STD Rates Skyrocket
There has been an “explosion in STD rates,” due, in part, to primary care physicians failing to screen their patients and discuss sexual activity.
The Doctor Is in, but Millennials Seem to Be Out
More millennials are shunning the traditional primary care model, in favor of retail clinics, free-standing urgent care centers, and telemedicine.
Advanced Practitioners Bolster Practice Revenue, Productivity
Primary care practices with a non-physician provider to physician ratio of 0.41 or greater reported earnings of $100K+ more in healthcare revenue per physician.
The Doctor Will Analyze You Now
A health center for native Alaskans brought mental and physical care under one roof, with impressive results. Why isn’t it more popular?
More NPs Choosing Primary Care
In 2017, more than 89% of NPs were prepared in primary care programs.