Preserving Primary Care Robustness Despite Increasing Health System Integration

2017

Authors Phillips, Robert L
Topics Achieving Health System Goals, Role of Primary Care, What Family Physicians Do
Volume 49(8):591-593
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