The disaster that is the COVID-19 pandemic will leave large numbers of chronically ill patients requiring treatment for lung scarring, neurologic conditions, and more for many years to come. A system already failing many and under-delivering to most will be further taxed. The present crisis is exposing some of the many deficiencies in our system and revealing the need for a sweeping transformation of health care delivery. For years, technology has been pushed into medicine. Often these software systems and devices were created … [Read More...] about Technology Needs to Solve Problems—Not Amplify Them
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The Parking Lot Problem
We built our office and grew our practice. Now, after several years of searching, we finally found the perfect physician to … [Read More...] about The Parking Lot Problem
Things to Ask Before Joining a Practice
Learn the right questions to ask before joining a medical practice. If you would like a PDF download of any of the checklist, please join … [Read More...] about Things to Ask Before Joining a Practice
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