NEJM Interview: Nancy Tomes on the century-long transition to a corporate business model in U.S. health care.
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The Transition to Patient-Centered Office Environments in Healthcare
This chapter explores the transformation of physician office environments into more patient-friendly spaces since the 1920s, marking a decline in home visits by doctors. It also discusses the implications of these changes, including the rise of insurance companies in healthcare and the importance of creating welcoming spaces for patients.
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