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Predicting Likelihood of Missed Appointments in Primary Care [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Despite efforts to improve patient-clinician relationships, access to care, and healthcare workflows, annual rates of missed appointments (MA) in the U.S Therefore, identifying appointments at risk of being missed is a crucial prevention strategy to optimize care quality, ensure continuity, and reduce costs. for CA, 0.85

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The Positive Impact of Direct Primary Care on Employer Healthcare Spending

Plum Health

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, Direct Primary Care and Subscription-based Primary Care are emerging as promising models that could significantly benefit both employers and employees. These models simplify the healthcare business by removing insurance companies from basic primary care. As of 2019, 49.6%

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Researchers in 2019 developed a machine learning method to accurately quantify immune cells in the vicinity of oral cancer cells. Rather, it’s a dental professional who can demonstrate the proper techniques at your next appointment. This can lead to earlier cancer detection and more targeted treatment.

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Episode 392: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 27 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 2

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Her mission — preparing the next generation of diverse physician leaders in pediatric healthcare and mental health and creating partnerships between communities and academic centers — will be critical for eliminating disparities among minority populations. 2019-1187 9. Published December 17, 2019. Dr. Kevin M. References 1.

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Episode 384: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 26 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 1

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Her mission — preparing the next generation of diverse physician leaders in pediatric healthcare and mental health and creating partnerships between communities and academic centers — will be critical for eliminating disparities among minority populations. 2019-1187 Lindsey MA, Brown DR, Cunningham M. Published December 17, 2019.

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GeneSight® Mental Health Monitor Results

Myriad Genetics

It’s encouraging to see patients recognize what we, as healthcare providers, already know—that medications can be an effective option for people struggling with depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions,” said Dr. Brown. Roberts is on a medication that works for her. exclaimed Ms.

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Reducing cancer deaths, one test at a time

Permanente Medicine

Members who are not up-to-date with screenings or have not met with their physician recently are mailed a fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) kit they can complete at home, removing the need for time away from work, sedation, or an in-person appointment. in 2000 to 79.8% per 100,000 in 2009 to 23.5