Blog – Page 7 – Physician Retraining and Reentry

Lori Brown, MD, FACP

Faculty

Medical Degree: Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Internship: UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA

Residency: Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA

Board Certifications: Internal Medicine

Clinical Expertise Areas: Diabetes, … Read More

Clinics Expanding Under ACA, But Could Face Physician Shortage

News, Physician Shortage

Community health clinics in California are expanding under the Affordable Care Act, but there might not be enough physicians to staff the centers, according to a primary care expert, Capital Public Radio’s “KXJZ News… Read More

7M Americans Live in Possible Primary Care Shortage Areas

News, Physician Shortage, Primary Care

About seven million people could be drastically affected by primary care physician shortages after the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act expands insurance coverage next year, according to a new study in Health Affairs.… Read More

Facing doctor shortage, lawmakers want to redefine healthcare roles

News, Physician Shortage

Facing a doctor shortage in California, state lawmakers want to fill the gap by redefining who can provide healthcare in the Golden State.