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Going Solo in 2026: Is Independent Practice Still Worth It?

Going Solo in 2026: Is Independent Practice Still Worth It?

by Jawan Ayer | Oct 17, 2026 | Physician Topics

Solo practice is harder in 2026 than it was a decade ago, but it is far from dead. The physicians who make it work now are not running the 1995 playbook. They pick a lean model, own a niche, and use technology to do what a front office of six used to do. The numbers...
Why Physicians Are Going Back for Lifestyle, Obesity, and Longevity Training

Why Physicians Are Going Back for Lifestyle, Obesity, and Longevity Training

by Jawan Ayer | Oct 17, 2026 | Physician Topics

Across the country, experienced doctors are doing something that surprises many patients: going back to school. Internists, family physicians, OB-GYNs, and even surgeons with decades in practice are earning new certifications in lifestyle medicine, obesity medicine,...
Exercise for Mental Health: The Unseen Benefits of Physical Activity

Exercise for Mental Health: The Unseen Benefits of Physical Activity

by Jawan Ayer | Oct 17, 2026 | Patient Topics

Most of us think of exercise as a way to protect the heart, manage weight, or control blood sugar. But one of its most powerful effects is on how you feel. Regular physical activity can lift your mood, ease stress and anxiety, help you sleep better, and give you more...
Climate Change and Health Equity: What Physicians Should Know About Risk to Patients of Color

Climate Change and Health Equity: What Physicians Should Know About Risk to Patients of Color

by Jawan Ayer | Oct 17, 2026 | Patient Topics, Physician Topics

Climate change is already a clinical problem, and it lands hardest on the patients many of us serve. Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous patients are more likely to live where heat, polluted air, and flooding are worst, and less likely to have the resources to escape...
Why Choose Group Practice in 2026? The Case for Strength in Numbers

Why Choose Group Practice in 2026? The Case for Strength in Numbers

by Jawan Ayer | Oct 16, 2026 | Physician Topics

Most physicians in 2026 practice in groups, and for many that is a smart strategic choice, not a fallback. Larger organizations absorb the payment cuts, paperwork and staffing problems that are pushing small practices to the edge. The shift is steady and measurable....

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  • Going Solo in 2026: Is Independent Practice Still Worth It?
  • Why Physicians Are Going Back for Lifestyle, Obesity, and Longevity Training
  • Exercise for Mental Health: The Unseen Benefits of Physical Activity
  • Climate Change and Health Equity: What Physicians Should Know About Risk to Patients of Color
  • Why Choose Group Practice in 2026? The Case for Strength in Numbers

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