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Walgreens pharmacists are walking off the job to protest working conditions

by Henry Epp
Oct 11, 2023
Retail pharmacists deal with understaffing and burnout as their job responsibilities expand beyond dispensing medication.
The role and duties of pharmacists have only expanded throughout the pandemic.
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With another acquisition, what is CVS building?

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Feb 9, 2023
CVS is on a quest to become a one stop shop for healthcare. With its acquisition of Oak Street, it'll have a primary care company too.
CVS announced its acquisition of the primary care firm Oak Street Health, adding to the pharmacy giant's already-expansive holdings in the health care market.
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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.
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
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What are the true costs of Medicaid?

by Dan Gorenstein
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

by Lauren Silverman
Jan 21, 2016
The key isn’t how many doctors you churn out, it’s what kind.
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Why primary care doctors are getting paid more

by Dan Gorenstein
Jul 8, 2015
Insurers want the physicians to act as gatekeepers, making them more valuable.
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Venture capitalists connect with local doctors

by Dan Gorenstein
Sep 4, 2014
How the relationship between doctors and patients becomes a business opportunity.
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Nurse-led clinics: No doctors required

by Erin Toner
Mar 5, 2014
Some communities rely heavily on nurses to fill their healthcare needs.
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Diagnosis: Data

Healthcare teams 'wrapped around' patients

by Dan Gorenstein
Feb 11, 2014
Making primary and specialty care for the poorest - and sickest - patients accessible
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Makin' Money

The Value of Primary Care

by Daryl Paranada
Nov 12, 2010
by Richard Baron, MD, MACP...
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