Dr. Ken’s Corner

The coronavirus pandemic has been a particular challenge for America’s frontline health providers — primary care physicians. This brings up the age-old question: Are we facing a shortage of primary care physicians? Some projections seem to support this view, although […]

Overwhelmed by the number of coronavirus patients who died on her watch, Dr. Lorna Breen, an emergency medicine physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital, took her own life. Tragically, her dedication and despair pushed her past the breaking point. “She […]

Before the coronavirus outbreak leading to devastating COVID-19 infections, telemedicine struggled to become more than a niche industry. Hampered by government restrictions and reimbursement issues, telemedicine was never fully embraced by most doctors, patients, or mainstream healthcare institutions. It’s still […]

As COVID-19 continues to spread, locum tenens doctors will be asked to help their colleagues as never before. In addition to caring for patients, they will need to take measures to safeguard their own health and that of other healthcare […]

Loneliness is a public health issue — widespread, pervasive, rife, and rampant. Making matters worse, Americans are getting lonelier — increasing from 54% in 2018 to 61% in 2019 (USA Today, January 23, 2020). “Loneliness is a growing concern in […]

Shockingly, 50% of nurses have thought about leaving their profession, according to a recent study by RN Network. Simply stated, they’re burning out. Up until now, it’s been a malady that’s been hidden from view, despite it’s negative impact on […]

On its current path, the nation’s rural physician workforce will decline by nearly 25% in ten years. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), there are currently 12 physicians per 10,000 rural residents. However, this number is projected […]