Orthodontic Specialty Services - Dr. Aron Dellinger DDS in Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Can CMS’s New Rural Health Funding Ease Primary Care Staffing Shortages?
CMS has announced first-year awards in all 50 states under a five-year rural health program. The funding could help states recruit, train, and keep more clinicians, but federal workforce data show rural primary care shortages remain deep and patient-facing relief is likely to take time.
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The Real Cost of Dental Care: Understanding the Variables That Impact Dental Prices and Expenses
The Price of a Smile: Understanding the Variables that Impact Dental Prices and Expenses Dental care is an essential part of maintaining good oral health, but for many Americans, the…
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Fissure
A small tear in the skin or mucous membrane, often affecting the anal area, potentially causing pain, bleeding, and other complications.
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Common Conditions Treated with Telemedicine: What Doctors Can (and Can’t) Do Online
This article explains how telemedicine safely covers many everyday needs—such as cold and flu symptoms, mild COVID, UTIs, rashes, pink eye, allergies, medication refills, mental health visits, and chronic condition check-ins—while saving time and supporting caregivers and people with limited mobility. It outlines what doctors can do online (evaluate symptoms, review photos, order labs or imaging, prescribe medications, and coordinate follow-up) and what they can’t (hands-on exams, procedures, and urgent care for red-flag symptoms like chest pain, severe shortness of breath, heavy bleeding, stroke signs, or serious injuries). You’ll learn when a virtual visit is a safe, effective first step and when in-person care is essential, as well as practical tips to prepare for appointments and what to expect around privacy and insurance. The result is a clear roadmap to using telemedicine confidently and appropriately for reliable, timely care.