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Omicron is straining medical supply chains and this small practice

Jan 5, 2022
A rural family physician discusses shortages of medications, hospital staff and beds for COVID-19 patients.
Dr. Scott Anazalone at his independent medical practice in Logan, Ohio, in 2019. As the only independent family doctor in the area, he says demand for his services outstrips supply.
Cassidy Brauner

What are the true costs of Medicaid?

Jun 27, 2016
19 states haven't expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
Ariel Fernandez (L) sits with Noel Nogues, an insurance advisor with UniVista Insurance company, as he signs up for the Affordable Care Act.
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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

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

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