A 2010 study out of Australia found that garlic is another powerful food-based medicine that naturally lowers cholesterol levels and reduces blood pressure. Taking garlic tablets or capsule supplements is a great way to regularly consume the herb in high enough amounts to derive significant benefits.
An Independent Practice Association, or IPA, is an organization comprised of physicians who maintain their independent practices and also join together as an association. The IPA negotiates with organizations, like HMOs, which will supply both patients and income to physicians.
In addition, our IPA network was strengthened by Physician Associates of the Greater San Gabriel Valley in Pasadena in 2008, Northridge Medical Group in the San Fernando Valley in 2009, and many other practices that chose to affiliate with HealthCare Partners as a benefit to their patients and their practices.