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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% 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. Population Studied Patients with obesity enrolled in the Méta-Santé clinic.

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Implementation of Combined PCBH and CCBHC Models: Key Considerations

Integrated Care News by CFHA

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

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Prevalence and management of symptom diagnoses in children in general practice

Canadian Family Physician

Main outcome measures All episodes of care with at least 1 contact for a symptom diagnosis in 2018 as well as management strategies within each episode of care including the number and type of diagnostic interventions, therapeutic interventions, and referrals.

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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

Anyone suffering from pain could register for the program without needing a referral or formal diagnosis from a health care practitioner. The number of participants peaked in 2018 and remained stable thereafter. Population studied: The CPSMP targeted individuals suffering from chronic pain in the Champlain region of Eastern Ontario.

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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law Blog

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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District Court Interprets EKRA

FDA Law Blog

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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The 340B Showdown: HRSA Proceeds Towards Enforcement Despite Litigation

FDA Law Blog

A 2018 report by the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) found similar issues, as well as contract pharmacy noncompliance and poor federal oversight. Drug Manufacturers Fight Back Against Proliferation of Contract Pharmacy Arrangements.