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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: In Ontario, multiple organizations operate under a ‘boutique’ medicine model where patients pay a block or annual fee to access primary care services. Little is known about the characteristics of physicians and patients participating in boutique clinic practice models. Study Design and Analysis.

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Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision Proposes Major Cuts to Healthcare and Undermines Medi-Cal Expansion Commitments

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

Step Therapy Protocols– Implements a step therapy strategy to promote utilization management and control prescription drug costs, Prior Authorization for Continuation of Drug Therapy : Eliminates the "continuing care" status for pharmacy benefits under Medi-Cal Rx, effective January 1, 2026.