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Implementation of Combined PCBH and CCBHC Models: Key Considerations

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Leverage Technology and Data Implement measurement-based care tools that work across both systems to track patient outcomes and demonstrate effectiveness. Use shared electronic health record (EHR) features to enable smooth referrals and tracking of patient progress between primary care and specialty behavioral health services.

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Development of a Multidisciplinary Clinic for the Treatment of Obesity in a Canadian University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context In 2018, 63.1% Population Studied Patients with obesity enrolled in the Méta-Santé clinic. Setting The North of Lanaudière University Family Medicine Group (U-FMG) Intervention Upon referral from their family doctor, patients attend a group course on nutrition and metabolic health.

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The utilization patterns and impact of the Stanford Chronic Pain Self-Management Program in Eastern Ontario, Canada [Pain management]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Healthcare providers often struggle to treat patients with chronic pain. One potential solution is to facilitate patient access to programs that develop skills and confidence in managing their own care. The number of participants peaked in 2018 and remained stable thereafter.

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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law

Wasserstein — “EKRA” refers to the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, which was part of the Substance Use – Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018. A) to induce a referral of an individual to a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory; or. (B)

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Telemedicine and the Prescribing of Controlled Substances After the End of The Covid-19 Pandemic Emergency: DEA Announces Two Significant Proposed Rules: Read the Summary Below, But Learn All the Details and More at HPM’s Webinar on March 23, 2023 (Details Forthcoming….)

FDA Law

The Ryan Haight Act did not limit the ability to prescribe controlled substance medications by telemedicine so long as the patient and prescriber had a least one in-person visit. a prescriber that engages in telemedicine with the patient), including a review of PDMP data for the past year. 21 U.S.C. § 802(54)(D)(i).

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The 340B Showdown: HRSA Proceeds Towards Enforcement Despite Litigation

FDA Law

A growing list of drug manufacturers are claiming that the discounts meant for low-income patients of 340B covered entities are instead contributing to profits for pharmacies that contract with covered entities to dispense 340B drugs. Drug Manufacturers Fight Back Against Proliferation of Contract Pharmacy Arrangements.

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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law

Wasserstein — “EKRA” refers to the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, which was part of the Substance Use – Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018. A) to induce a referral of an individual to a recovery home, clinical treatment facility, or laboratory; or. (B)