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Tapping the potential applications of mHealth

The Health Policy Exchange

One popular mHealth initiative is the text4baby program, a public-private partnership launched in 2010 that sends free text messages to expectant and new mothers containing appointment reminders, safety alerts, and general prenatal and postpartum health advice. and abroad was the topic of a recent Georgetown University Health Policy Seminar.

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San Luis Obispo Physician Launches New Medical Practice with Exclusive Service Program from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

It’s a wonderful way to practice medicine.” Margaret Greenough is a Family Medicine Specialist in San Luis Obispo, CA with over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UCLA School of Medicine in 2010 and completed her residency at the University of Michigan in 2013.

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The Massachusetts Avenue of health reform

The Health Policy Exchange

in 2010, as the national average rose from 15.2% Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine According to New Yorker columnist Ryan Lizza: Romney and his aides had a lengthy debate about the merits of the mandate, which evolved into a broader philosophical discussion.

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Legislative passage of Medicare

The Health Policy Exchange

health care legislation until the 2010 Affordable Care Act. The legislative passage of Medicare was the subject of the first of a series of monthly one-hour health policy seminars for Family Medicine fellows and residents at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Pass the credit. Muzzle your economists. Phillips, Jr.

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Politics and practice guidelines: a volatile mix

The Health Policy Exchange

From 2010 AHRQ Annual Conference presentation by Dr. Francis Chesley, Jr. It's understandable that this episode made future AHRQ leaders reluctant to wade into explosive scientific controversies, especially regarding sacred cows of medicine such as mammography and prostate cancer screening. lined up to defend the agency. Phillips, Jr.

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Parental Support and the Built Environment: A 4-Way Decomposition Analysis of Childrens Physical Activity [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

Methods Data were from the QUALITY cohort, an ongoing investigation of the natural history of obesity in 630 Quebec families. A prospective analysis was undertaken using data collected in 2008-2010. Conclusions In our population, the total average effect of the BE on LPA was small, and negative in girls.

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Black History Month: 10 Champions of Children’s Health & Wellness

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

We also tried to arrange the patient care considering the needs of the families.” A child and family advocate, Dr. Gray has been honored numerous times for his humanitarian efforts related to pediatric health care, particularly with children with special needs. It doesn’t always have to be about mental illness.”