There is a severe shortage of primary care doctors — not just in the Worcester area, but nationwide — and some observers believe it's having a negative impact on our health. Patients either can’t find ...

When it comes to navigating the health care system, it can be confusing and overwhelming with the various types of doctors. Although some people use urgent care or the emergency room for their primary ...

Having a primary care doctor and getting routine care and health screening services from such a provider has been linked with improved overall health and longevity in an increasing number of studies.

As law makers debate health care overhaul, they are also considering ways to increase the number of primary care doctors across the country. If the plan passes, it will cover 30 million additional ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Although most physicians agree addressing social drivers of health is critical to good patient outcomes, it is ...

This survey brief examines factors contributing to burnout among primary care physicians in 10 countries and strategies to ...

Mass General Beth Israel compete as 18 primary care providers move from Mass General Brigham to Beth Israel Lahey Health in Massachusetts.

Primary care services are facing difficulties throughout the country. In Massachusetts, trends show that the number of ...