Stories Tagged as
Primary care
Omicron is straining medical supply chains and this small practice
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 5, 2022
A rural family physician discusses shortages of medications, hospital staff and beds for COVID-19 patients.
What are the true costs of Medicaid?
Jun 27, 2016
19 states haven't expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
The cure for a doctor shortage: primary care and teamwork
Jan 21, 2016
The key isn’t how many doctors you churn out, it’s what kind.
Why primary care doctors are getting paid more
Jul 8, 2015
Insurers want the physicians to act as gatekeepers, making them more valuable.
Venture capitalists connect with local doctors
Sep 4, 2014
How the relationship between doctors and patients becomes a business opportunity.
Nurse-led clinics: No doctors required
by
Erin Toner
Mar 5, 2014
Some communities rely heavily on nurses to fill their healthcare needs.
Healthcare teams 'wrapped around' patients
Feb 11, 2014
Making primary and specialty care for the poorest - and sickest - patients accessible