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How Solid Is The Primary Care Foundation Of The Medical Home?

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http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2016/03/25/how-solid-is-the-primary-care-foundation-of-the-medical-home/

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2869425/

Algorithms will replace doctors in prescribing meds, and other predictions from Scanadu CEO Walter De Brouwer

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Algorithms will replace doctors in prescribing meds, and other predictions from Scanadu CEO Walter De Brouwer

When Should Surgeons Stop Operating?

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http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/06/18/414912417/when-should-surgeons-stop-operating?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=health

A program based at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore offers a two-day series of assessments for older surgeons, evaluating "physical and cognitive" function.

A program based at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore offers a two-day series of assessments for older surgeons, evaluating “physical and cognitive” function.

Do urgent care centers hurt patients?

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http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/do-urgent-care-centers-hurt-patients/2014-12-10

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ER docs concerned about industry’s effects on patients, poll finds

Survey: Over 90% of physicians, admins still in traditional FFS practices

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http://www.healthcaredive.com/news/survey-over-90-of-physicians-admins-still-in-traditional-ffs-practices/391390/

40% of doctors choose fines over quality reporting compliance, CMS says

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http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/40-doctors-choose-fines-over-quality-reporting-compliance-cms-says?mkt_tok=3RkMMJWWfF9wsRojs6zIZKXonjHpfsX57u4rUa6zlMI%2F0ER3fOvrPUfGjI4HTsNjI%2BSLDwEYGJlv6SgFQ7LHMbpszbgPUhM%3D

Doctors have called the programs confusing and time-consuming and say they offer little clinical benefit while detracting from their ability to care for patients.

 

Physicians at U of California health centers begin walkout

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http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce-labor-management/physicians-at-u-of-california-health-centers-begin-walkout.html

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