By Dr. Kenneth H. Cohn

Invariably, as the time draws near for me to post my monthly blog, someone helps me find the inspiration and make the time. This month, credit goes to Thomas Dahlborg, whose most recent entry recounted the difficult tradeoffs of a primary care physician who feels more like a production worker than healer.

I trained at a time when medicine was a calling and enjoy working as a locum tenens surgeon in New England. I empathize with the physicians Mr. Dahlborg describes, who...

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By Thomas Dahlborg

Lack of access to primary care is an issue throughout the country and especially so in rural areas. In 2008-2009, the Daniel Hanley Center for Health Leadership brought together leaders from across the state of Maine to understand the key motivators and incentives that will improve primary care physician recruitment and retention in rural areas.

This collaborative group of leaders reviewed the strengths and limitations of historical data obtained through focus groups, survey...

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