by Stephen “Andy” Rohrer, MSN, RN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CWS
I practice in West Memphis, Arkansas, about 15 miles from the city of Memphis, Tennessee. The location is suburban but the culture is rural. My people in Arkansas primarily work in farming and “blue collar” industries. West Memphis, Arkansas is separated from Memphis, Tennessee by the Mississippi River. We find that many Arkansans are simply intimidated by even the thought of crossing the bridge to go into Memphis (population about 650,000).
I am fiercely protective of my patients and our way of life here in Arkansas. I know they are hard-working, independent people who often try to fix things themselves; unfortunately, they show up for medical care only when things have progressed to dire circumstances. The drive time for patients to reach me varies from a few minutes to more than 2 hours. Our payer mix is increasingly Medicare Advantage plans … read more
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