Preserving Primary Care Robustness Despite Increasing Health System Integration

2017

Author(s)

Phillips, Robert L

Topic(s)

Role of Primary Care, Achieving Health System Goals, and What Family Physicians Do

Keyword(s)

Cost Of Care, Payment, and Physician Experience (Burnout / Satisfaction)

Volume

Family Medicine

Source

Family Medicine

Small and solo family medicine practices remain a vital part of the health care landscape, but many are joining larger health systems or choosing employment. While most graduating family medicine residents feel prepared for and want a broad scope of practice, most are choosing employment, and many cannot find positions that let them exercise their full training