The shortage of primary care doctors is a national problem. To cope, a large health system in Massachusetts is using an AI ...

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When you're choosing a Medicare Advantage plan during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, one of the biggest questions you may have is whether you can visit any doctor you want. The answer depends ...

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They compensate providers such as doctors and hospitals on quality rather than volume of care, and they engage and assist family members in the care of their loved ones.

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system.