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“When one oncologist leaves, the impact is not isolated, it’s felt across an entire community. Because in rural America, when care disappears, distance becomes the diagnosis.” — Harsha Vyas, MD, Cancer Center of Middle Georgia

“Stretching exercises are also important for health aging, injury prevention, and overall fitness. Evidence supports that consistent stretching increases range of motion, reduces joint stiffness, and enhances vascular health.” – David Cutler, MD

The consequences of incivility are great. Safety and quality of care are dependent on a collaborative work environment.

Rates of clinical practice attrition increased significantly from 3.5% in 2013 to 4.9% in 2019. In adjusted models, female physicians and those practicing in rural areas were more likely to leave clinical practice.

“Throughout the program, the students were monitored for levels of depression and anxiety. Those numbers decreased on average by 4.4 and 4.7 points for the PHQ-9 and GAD-7, respectively.”

Medicare reimbursement for RPM remains lowest in rural areas where chronic disease prevalence exceeds national averages and provider access presents significant challenges.