What is primary care? By Justin Egkan The term “primary care” was first introduced in the US in 1961. Though most people have referred to their “family doctor” throughout history, in the 1960s primary care came to be ... July 1st Share
Primary care and the COVID-19 pandemic By Justin Egkan Primary care physicians are caught between their mission to provide quality healthcare to their patients and sustaining their practice during the extreme challenges of the COVID-19 ... June 30th Share
Addressing primary care payment By Justin Egkan While many hospitals are overwhelmed caring for COVID-19 patients, many primary care practices are reducing services as well as staff during the pandemic. Some are even having to close due ... June 16th Share
Physician burnout survey highlights burnout rate By Justin Egkan Your job as a primary care physician is stressful. You are charged with providing high quality, value-based healthcare to your patients and with running a successful business in your ... June 12th Share
What to do when COVID-19 enters your physician practice By Justin Egkan The possibility that one of your patients or one of your staff could test positive for COVID-19 is very real. Depending on your location, the probability increases if you are caring for ... June 2nd Share
California Medical Association calls for retention grants for independent physicians By Anthony Pappas While many healthcare providers across the country are overworked and understaffed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many independent physicians are struggling. In fact, a number of ... May 27th Share