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Position Statement on Measurement Based Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Introduction The Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) recognizes the utility and potential for Measurement Based Care (MBC) as a core feature of high-quality integrated healthcare. MBC supports optimal clinical practice, demonstrates the value of integrated care teams, and improves outcomes. What is MBC?

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In Search for the Antivax Vaccine: Strategical & Ethical Considerations

Integrated Care News by CFHA

They can jeopardize not only our well-being but also that of others, as is the case with the alarming rise of vaccine hesitancy, which the World Health Organization declared a top global health threat in 2019—a stark reminder of the societal impact of false beliefs. Trust and truth go hand in hand.

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Kaiser Permanente study shows screening efforts cut colorectal cancer deaths in half

Permanente Medicine

Emphasizing early detection drives care quality for patients The Permanente Medicine commitment to proactive, preventive, and integrated care, supported by technology, makes this kind of proactive outreach easier. The electronic health record system automatically prompts care teams to schedule patients for health screenings.