I once spent 50 minutes on the phone trying to get a CT scan authorized for a patient with a known lung nodule. Serial imaging is standard of care in these cases. It’s not controversial or experimental. It’s just...

For decades, small and independent medical practices have formed the backbone of U.S. healthcare. They are often where patients first enter the system, where longitudinal relationships are built, and where continuity of care is strongest. Despite repeated predictions of their...