Recieving the services of a family practice is one of the best decisions you can make, not only for yourself, but also for your loved ones. A family practice consists of family doctors who are experts in providing comprehensive medical care to people of all ages (from newborns to senior citizens) and genders. If you have signed up to get medical services from a family practice, you might want to know what you can expect from them. Here we’ll discuss what you can expect when recieving family ... [Read More]
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Can Primary Care Help Lower Healthcare Costs
Increasing healthcare costs is a leading concern in the United States, as about 44 million Americans have no health insurance, and 38 million Americans have inadequate insurance. To reduce healthcare costs, recently, there has been tremendous focus on the idea and thought of using and expanding primary care. Studies have also shown that people with trusted relationships with their primary care providers spend less on their healthcare. Let’s talk about how primary care can lower your ... [Read More]
What Is Internal Medicine?
The word Internal medicine is originated from the German word “Innere medizing”, which means laboratory studies (the study of disease and bacteria) and incorporation of these studies into the care and treatment of adults. It is a medical specialty focused on providing diagnosis and treatment of ill adults and care to healthy adults. The medical professionals who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors. Let’s talk about internists, when you should see ... [Read More]
Top 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Family Practice Provider
A family practice provider is a doctor, physician assistant, or advanced practice nurse practitioner who cares for the health and well-being of you and your entire family. That’s why you want to choose a provider with whom you can build a rewarding relationship. The first steps in finding a family practitioner include researching top providers in your area, making a list of your top choices, and narrowing down the list based on your preferences. Once you’ve narrowed down your list, you want ... [Read More]
Understanding Primary Care
Primary care is important because it’s your first line of treatment when you are sick, it helps you get advanced healthcare when you need it, and it can help prevent illness before it begins. Unfortunately, an increasing percentage of Americans do not have a primary care provider. The biggest reason why so many Americans don’t have a primary care provider is a simple lack of understanding about why primary care is important. Let’s talk about primary care, why you need it, and what a ... [Read More]
