Is there a Presidential Hopeful with a Plan to Salvage the Healthcare System?

Is there a Presidential Hopeful with a Plan to Salvage the Healthcare System?

The healthcare system is struggling yet there does not seem to be a Presidential candidate with a clear plan to fix it. Doctors and patients need a President to define what we need to do next to salvage the system. Firstly, the ACA needs to be re-examined and repealed since many patients are unable to afford care than previously and many more are facing additional costs due to the Act.

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Xavier University in New Orleans Addresses the Dearth of Black Doctors

Xavier University in New Orleans Addresses the Dearth of Black Doctors

Xavier University produces the most black students who apply to and then graduate from medical school than any other institution. Nonetheless, even though blacks account for 13% of the population in the U.S., they only compose 4% of all medical doctors.

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Doc Shortage: Can Nurse Practitioners Replace Doctors?

Doc Shortage: Can Nurse Practitioners Replace Doctors?

Nurse practitioners are highly sought after as a less expensive healthcare alternative. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, there is going to be a shortage of physicians (expected to exceed 46,000 within the next decade), and of course, a significant increase in the cost of medical treatments.

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How Millennials Shop for Healthcare is Significant for Doctors

 How Millennials Shop for Healthcare is Significant for Doctors

Millennials are now the largest living generation. This fact along with the shift to value-based care is driving healthcare providers to better understand Millennial patients. Nuance Communications, Inc. released new data that illustrated the need for providers to transform and cater to changing patient demographics.

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