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Can medical students afford to choose primary care?

Students graduating with the median level of medical school debt typically can practice primary care and meet household expenses without incurring additional debt. Find out how. » Full article

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Enhance Patient Perception & Loyalty via phone, text and email

Communicate with your patients using a PhoneTree HealthWave automated messaging solution to build loyalty and enhance practice perception. Customized to each individualized practice. Multiple solutions available. www.phonetree.com.

Health plans eliminating lifetime benefit caps

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, fewer of your patients need to worry about exceeding coverage limits. Learn what other changes are in store for healthcare insurance. » Full article

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Unified accreditation system coming for MDs, DOs

Residents soon may follow a streamlined path to medical careers regardless of whether they are going into allopathic or osteopathic practice. Read on for details. » Full article

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The practical aspects of running a successful practice can be daunting

Can you afford to miss this meeting? The Business of Medicine Summit (Philadelphia, Feb 23-24 2013) is a CME-CERTIFIED meeting focused on the practical aspects of running a successful practice. Presented by nationally-recognized experts, topics will include practice management, electronic health records, risk management, healthcare reform and health policy, reimbursement, corporate tax structure, and many other topics focused on supporting today’s and tomorrow’s physicians and medical practices.  Visit: www.bizmedicine.org

PCPs important to detecting breast cancer early

Regular primary care doctor visits are linked to lower cancer morbidity and mortality rates, but many patients prefer care from a cancer specialist. Find out why. » Full article

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