No one in health care should be called a ‘provider’

STAT·Feb 23

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A medical group is advocating against the use of the term "provider" to refer to healthcare professionals. The issue is part of a broader discussion about healthcare, with various outlets reporting on topics such as patient safety, healthcare access, and the primary care workforce. The term "provider" is being specifically targeted for change, but the context and related issues are wide-ranging and multifaceted.

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