Articles about Primary Care
As health systems acquire more physician practices, some doctors are choosing independence for more patient time, autonomy and personalized care By Jenny Peterson When Dr. Ann Gregory Kelly began looking for a new practice, she knew one thing: She wanted to remain independent. Dr. Kelly had spent about five and a half years at Palmetto … Read more
Tips for prevention, treatment and knowing when to seek medical care By D.J. Thatcher, RN, NRP As temperatures drop, respiratory viruses make their annual visit. Cold and flu season runs from October through April, according to The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), peaking from December through February. The common cold and flu are both … Read more
Direct primary care offers a health care option that eliminates the middleman. Rethinking Primary Care Access The thought of going without health insurance feels dangerous for many people; insurance is a safety net that, theoretically, should guard against mounting medical costs. Affording insurance is easier said than done, though, and, in recent years, an alternative … Read more
A Trusted Professional In life, you only get one body. Time and basic wear and tear can change how it functions, and even the most vigilant of healthy people can benefit from an expert’s guidance to keep things running as they should. Having a trusted physician that you see regularly is a lifeline to better … Read more
Medical Practice Management Medical practice management is an important topic in Charleston. Learn more about medical practice management here. Read more about medical practice management Helping Doctors Focus on Care, Not Paperwork Most doctors spend years in school learning to be the best in their field, not learning to run a business. Their passions are … Read more
It’s 2025, and society seems to be more advanced than ever. After all, technology virtually gives us the world at our fingertips. But tangible access to things like adequate health care remain out of reach for many. If you live in the hustle and bustle of a well-populated area, most health-related necessities are woven into … Read more