Robert A. Gabbay, M.D., Ph.D., explains in detail how the patient-centered medical care system works and why it is being implemented across the U.S. He also talks about the shared savings program that can help practices save money over time….

Robert A. Gabbay, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the details of Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs) and how physicians are learning how to use and implement this system to both improve care and make their businesses more effective. He also talks about how the U.S. agricultural co-operative extension service provides a surprisingly effective …

Robert A. Gabbay, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the resources available to practitioners interested in setting Patient-centered Medical Homes. Many state have comprehensive resources available but some are doing more than others in this area. There is also the Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC) website at https://www.pcpcc.org/. Other videos with Dr. Robert …

Robert A. Gabbay, M.D., Ph.D., goes over Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) and why they can make such a difference for practitioners, including the extra benefit of a peer group supporting each other. Other videos with Dr. Robert A. Gabbay: Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD, Introduction Q1: The ACA’s Effects on …

Robert A. Gabbay, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the future of medicine, letting us know that he believes that, with some rocky periods immediately ahead, in general, he believes that there will be more focus on quality not quantity in medical care, fewer procedures and more prevention, primary care will expand and …

Robert A. Gabbay, M.D., Ph.D., gives us a few ideas on how you can motivate your patients, including motivational interviewing. He points out that more than any other disease, diabetes management is reliant on the patient’s self-care so motivating patients is critical….

Robert A. Gabbay, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the newest technological tools available to both patients and practitioners, as well as the potential for much better coordination and care utilizing what we are now learning from the large amounts of patient data being gathered. This new wealth of information will enable …

Robert A. Gabbay, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the challenges diabetes professionals will be facing in the coming years including helping patients to take advantage of tools that are already available to them. But he points out that the biggest challenge will continue to be figuring out how to guide people …

Robert A. Gabbay, M.D., Ph.D., talks about the huge challenges posed by the diabetes epidemic and some of the innovative solutions that public health officials are using to fight the disease’s spread in our society. He also notes that the food and agriculture industries are often promoting some of the …

Robert A. Gabbay, M.D., Ph.D., talks about how medical schools are adjusting their curriculums to cover topics important in today’s medical system including more focus on nutrition science and preparing younger physicians to work within a team framework. He notes that many of these shifts in the system will work …