In a report about how the primary care physician shortage in California impacts patient care, Public News Service cited Physician Retraining & Reentry for its efforts to build up the primary care physician workforce. By … Read More
There are a lot of reasons why physicians don’t want to retire. Being happy, having a purpose, living a certain lifestyle and concern for patients are among the reasons cited by physicians to continue practicing, … Read More
PRR Prescription for Success: Dr. Sanjay Rajpal
Dr. Sanjay Rajpal, a general surgeon, prioritized charitable work throughout his entire life. When the time came to put away his scalpel, he pursued his passion for volunteer … Read More
California is leading the nation with more Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas than any other state, according to U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration data.
The HPSA score, calculated on Feb. 7, 2023, is … Read More
PRR Prescription for Success: Dr. Ted Dodenhoff
Dr. Ted Dodenhoff was a retired plastic surgeon. He had hung up his scalpel, put away his stethoscope and was spending time with his family and traveling.
He … Read More
By Dr. Jone Flanders, DO, FACP, FACC, Senior Medical Advisor, Physicians Retraining & Reentry
Insurmountable patient exam loads. Concerns about transmissible diseases. The administrative burden of prior authorization and, of course, paperwork.
There are many … Read More
PRR Prescription for Success: Dr. Bharathi Gowda
Dr. Bharathi Gowda’s father took her and her six siblings to the family doctor whenever they were ill. The doctor would administer a shot or other treatment, and … Read More
PRR Prescription for Success: Dr. Karen Johnston
Editor’s Note: The following was adapted from a case study that was originally published in February 2020.
University of California, Davis Medical School alum, Karen Johnston M.D., kicked … Read More
While telehealth solves a lot of health care access issues — especially during pandemic-induced quarantines — it is not immune from the staffing issues brought by the growing physician shortage.
In his latest article for … Read More
PRR Prescription for Success: Dr. Michael LaRocque
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2015.
Michael LaRocque M.D. spent nearly three decades running a successful private urology practice before he decided the time was … Read More
