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Position Statement on Measurement Based Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Rather, it is an evidence-based, collaborative process that mirrors the well-established framework of using physical symptom monitoring (e.g., vital signs, bloodwork laboratory findings, and other physical test data) as a means of guiding care over time. MBC is much more than simply administering behavioral health measures. Hepner, K.

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A Framework for AI-enabled Digital Twins in Clinical Decision-making [Systematic review, meta-analysis, or scoping review]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Digital Twins (DTs) are innovative tools that blend physical and virtual objects, with potential to transform health care. Study Design: We performed a scoping review searching three electronic databases. Dataset: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase (Ovid), and IEEE Xplore on August 4, 2023.

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Primary Care Provider Perspectives at an Academic Medical Center: Are Telemedicine Visits as Effective as In-person Care? [Survey research or cross-sectional study]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting: Providers across six Northern California clinic sites surveyed over an 8-week period (March 21-May 16, 2023). Instrument: Providers randomly received an electronic medical record (EMR)-embedded survey in approximately 10% of telemedicine visits.

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

Insurance companies have promised changes like these before, in 2018 and 2023, but many didn’t follow through, Dr. Mehmet Oz , head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), said. By 2027, at least 80% of electronic prior authorization requests will be answered in real time, and the process will be easier to do online.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

Focus on hospitalist-specific needs: Ambient systems are increasingly being designed with hospitalists in mind, focusing on such needs as: Capturing detailed physical exam findings: The AI will be able to accurately transcribe and interpret subtle physical exam findings, ensuring comprehensive documentation. Published July 26, 2023.

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Logistics Unwrapped: A Roadmap to Successful FDA Meetings in In-Person and Hybrid Formats

FDA Law Blog

CDRH recently announced its acceptance and hosting of in-person meetings, including hybrid options that allow for both physical and virtual participation. Additionally, recent visitors did not have to scan their identification cards through an electronic machine. Our recent experiences indicate that is no longer the practice.

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Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction

Medical Xpress

A 2024 study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that military veterans with brain injuries saw major mental and physical improvements after just one ibogaine session. Some studies suggest it may help people stop using opioids or other drugs, even after just one session. In Brazil, the therapy has helped thousands.