Primary Care's Toxic Environment

In his blog (linked below), Dr. Richard Figaro captures the toxic environment that is killing primary care in this country.

Crocodile Tears Over Primary Care - Lamenting Primary Care

I agree with his points but wish he would emphasize that primary care doctors are not powerless. Patients respect and value what we do and in my experience will pay us directly for their care. Refusing to submit to the nonsense that DrRich describes in his blog is the most important step to keeping our costs low so the price of great care is accessible. See my practice website, www.poncepreventive.com, for specifics on how this can work.