“The good physician treats the disease; the great physician treats the patient who has the disease.” -Dr. William Osler Today we’d like to honor our Privia Medical Group physicians who truly go above and beyond to treat each patient that walks through their doors. Our 1,800 physicians touch the lives of 8 million patients and …
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Busy provider looking for healthcare news? Check out The Rundown. U.S. Healthcare Spending Is High Despite Low Population Health Performance In a study published in the Journal of American Medical Association, the U.S. is spending twice as much on health care as other high-income countries. At the same time, the U.S. has also been underperforming …
Between 2010 and 2015, the number of teens exhibiting symptoms of depression surged 31 percent, teen suicide attempts increased 23 percent, and suicide among 13 to 18 year-olds jumped 31 percent. The rise in depression and suicide among teens isn’t just making national headlines, it’s also finding its way into pop culture. Netflix’s hit show …
IN EPISODE TEN of The Break Room we’re talking all things telehealth! Hear from Dr. Vaishali Geib and the Privia team on how telehealth is enhancing the relationship between patients and providers. Music provided by Lee Rosevere.
If you feel like you’re spending more waking hours with your electronic health record (EHR) than with your significant other, you’re probably right. According to the American Medical Association, family physicians spend an average of 5.9 hours (out of an 11.4-hour workday) in their EHR documenting notes and completing tasks. Given the amount of time …
IN EPISODE NINE of The Break Room we are joined by Dr. James Harvey, Medicare Advantage Director at Texas Health Care, to discuss the ins and outs of Medicare Advantage and what this program means for patients. Music provided by Lee Rosevere.
Statistics show that only 16 percent of Americans eligible for a Medicare annual wellness visit have had one. Arlington, Virginia-based Privia Medical Group, a group practice with 1,600 physicians, nearly doubled that national average. READ MORE
IN EPISODE EIGHT of The Break Room, we are joined by Doug Wenners, Interim CEO of Privia Health, and Dave Rothenberg, President of Privia Health to sift through the headlines and focus on what we’ve actually learned this year and what we need to know for 2018.
Virginia-based Privia Health, a national, physician-led management group for independent physicians, says it has increased its Privia Medical Group-North Texas provider base to 295 physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. READ MORE
IN EPISODE SEVEN of The Break Room, we are joined Teri Culp, Associate Director of Customer Experience at Privia Health, and Steven Piccione, Digital Marketing Manager, to get a better understanding of the consumer revolution that is sweeping the healthcare industry. BONUS CONTENT: Are you frustrated by patient no shows? Wasted time is the last …