Those dynamics are absent when team members are working off-premises and are far more likely (with appropriate coaching) to make their phone or virtual interactions with their co-workers productive.

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Advances in digital appointments and off site care have changed the practice dynamics significantly.

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It's hard to know if similar dynamics will play out in a gubernatorial race in an off-year election, when no federal candidates are on the ballot.

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