A rural doctor’s perspective on protecting Idaho’s physician pipeline

A rural doctor’s perspective on protecting Idaho’s physician pipeline

Over the course of my career, I’ve seen remarkable advances in medicine, alongside growing challenges for rural health care systems. Through it all, one truth remains: communities need physicians who are trained here, connected here, and committed to staying for the long haul, writes guest columnist Dr. Frank Batcha. (Photo by Getty Images)As I prepare to retire after nearly three decades practicing medicine in the Wood River Valley, including a…