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Infographic: Physician's use of Mobile Devices

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When physicians were asked their top reasons for using mobile devices at work, 66.67% noted time efficiencies, and just behind that at 52.9% is improved quality and continuity of patient care. - The Leading Physicians of the World

Infographic: Leveraging Online Reviews

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Now is the perfect time to take advantage of online reviews. Patients are using the internet for medical resources now more than ever. - The Leading Physicians of the World

Infographic: How Do Physicians view the affordable care act?

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Year after year, studies have shown that the American public is still divided in terms of the ACA. - The Leading Physicians of the World

Infographic: Physician Lifestyle

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According to a study by U.S. News & World Report, the highest average ranked specialties for work hours and flexibility are: - The Leading Physicians of the World

Infographic: Physician Compensation Report

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This Medscape compensation report is an update to previous years' reports, with some comparisons to previous years. - The Leading Physicians of the World

Infographic: Patients want Digital Communication

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Some Patients Want Digital Interactions with Doctors, Most Not to using various methods of digital communication to interact with their doctor. - The Leading Physicians of the World  

Infographic: Climate change impacts on Human Health

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The impacts of climate change include warming temperatures, changes in precipitation, increases in the frequency or intensity of some extreme weather events, and rising sea levels. - The Leading Physicians of the World  

Infographic : What to Expect from your Annual Check-Up Routine

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When you schedule your yearly physical, you should be prepared to discuss the following with your doctor. - The Leading Physicians of the World  

Why you should find a Primary Care Physician?

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Who is a primary care physician? A primary care doctor or physician is the physician you first seen in case you have a health problem. Your primary care doctor will help you get the best care and also talk to medical specialists about your health case so that you can get the best treatment. He or she will be involved in your healthcare for a long time. You will always receive primary medical care in an outpatient setting just like you would do in a doctor’s clinic or office. You may be looking to change your primary care physician or get a new one. Never be worried! To find a doctor near you is an important step towards managing your healthcare. Your primary physician is always your medical “Home”. This is the medical doctor you will visit most mostly if you have medical needs such as routine screening, non-emergency diseases such as sore throat and earaches, wellness visits and when you need someone to ask of health questions or conce...

Healthcare Spending Statistics

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The aim of this article is to present the relevant statistics on the United States' healthcare regarding financing and expenditure. These statistics are useful in the evaluation of a country's healthcare with regards to global access to quality healthcare.The statistics analyze the financial resources and the allocation process of such resources between the various beneficiaries and stakeholders in the broad health sector, for instance, healthcare providers such as hospitals and health care that is either preventive or curative. National healthcare spending statistics In the US, approximately 50% of medical costs are for hospital expenses, the breakdown being, hospital inpatient-30% and outpatient-19%. Prescription medication gets 17% while doctors get 30%. In the above distribution, the amount allocated for drugs is small as compared to the overall expenditure, and as a result, there have been growing concerns over the rising cost of new medication, and this can gi...