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Assessment of Project ECHO(R) Opioid Use Disorder Sessions for Primary Care Teams [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Unfortunately, most individuals suffering from OUD do not have access to necessary care. While primary care (PC) settings have the potential to bridge this gap in care, many care teams lack the education and training required to effectively manage patients with OUD.

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Association of Tobacco Assessment and Cessation Assistance with Social Determinants of Health Risk in Primary Care [Smoking cessation]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting or Dataset: Electronic health record data from 11 community-based clinics within a safety-net system in the Midwest from 07/01/2021-3/31/2024. Population Studied: 119,926 adult patients with one or more primary care visits during the 30-month study period. Design and Analysis: Observational study.

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Compass Rose for Generating Community-based Referrals via Epic: Best Practices and Lessons Learned [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting or Dataset: We used data from Epic on social needs screening and Compass Rose utilization. Population Studied: Three sites, representing 13 urban and rural primary care practices in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida participated in the Compass Rose pilot. Of those patients with an episode (i.e.,

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Top studies of 2024 relevant to primary care: From the PEER team

Canadian Family Physician

Objective To identify and summarize the most impactful medical articles published in 2024 relevant to primary care. Main message Articles addressed various clinical areas in primary care. The table of contents of major medical journals were reviewed as well as medical email alert services.

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Substance Use Disorder Screening in Adolescent Patients in Primary Care: Findings, Challenges, Lessons Learned [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

SUD screening is not universally done in primary care (PC). In our institution, screenings are completed for patients ≥15 years during well visits; those not presenting for well visits and under 15 may represent missed opportunities. A score ≥2 constitutes a positive screen for possible substance misuse.

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A Change of Mind on MOUD: Impact of Messages to Motivate Expanded Access to Buprenorphine in Primary Care Settings [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Expansion of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) within primary care practices is often met with resistance. Participants endorsed a greater likelihood to screen patients for OUD. Video content was mapped to prominent behavior change theories.

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Through food pharmacies, food insecurity screenings and innovative community partnerships, health care providers are ensuring patients get the nourishment they need to thrive. The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) adopted a resolution (policy guidance) in 2024 related to addressing food insecurity in Minnesota.