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The Impact of a Health Professions Education Program on Concussion Management: A Multi-Methods Study of ECHO Concussion [Neurologic illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Concussion management is complex: variable onset of symptoms, urban/rural disparities, and the many professionals involved in case management. ECHO Concussion was launched in 2019 to teach clinicians a comprehensive approach to concussion diagnosis and management. 11 (9%) participated in FGDs.

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Transitional Care Management care team impact on no-show rates to hospital discharge appointments [Patient education/adherence]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The Transitional Care Management (TCM) clinic visit is a uniquely billed visit type to review a recently discharged patient’s hospital course, reconcile medications, and continue ongoing workup. It also decreased readmission rates and saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in healthcare expenses.

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Register Now for the AAFP 2024 Fall Forum CME Event

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians invites medical professionals in the state to register now for the 2024 Fall Forum scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15. The event focuses on the latest clinical practices, innovations in healthcare, and topics trending in the field of family medicine.

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Modelling of intersectoral resources for people living with obesity: pilot study of an environmental analysis [Community based participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Living with obesity is a complex, multifactorial health issue, and the healthcare system contributes only 20% of the factors affecting the health of a person living with obesity (PLO). An environmental scan was conducted between September 2023 and January 2024 using a literature review and semi-structured interviews.

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From Numbers to Names: How Concierge Care is Redefining the Doctor-Patient Experience

Concierge Choice Physicians

Wayne Lipton, CCP Managing Partner ​America’s trust in medical professionals is dwindling, according to Gallup’s annual professions rating , dropping from a high of 67% in 2021 to just 53% in 2024. For medical professionals and those working in healthcare, the article was grim.

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Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision Proposes Major Cuts to Healthcare and Undermines Medi-Cal Expansion Commitments

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

Clinics would receive reimbursement at the applicable Medi-Cal Fee Schedule rate in the fee-for-service delivery system and at the applicable negotiated rate between a Medi-Cal managed care plan and the clinic in the managed care delivery system. Additionally, establishes minimum rebate requirements for HIV/AIDS and cancer drugs.

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From Surgeries To Keeping Company: The Place Of Robots In Healthcare

The Medical Futurist

Here’s our overview to understand robotics in healthcare better so that everyone can prepare for the appearance of mechanic helpers in medical facilities. For this reason, we collected here the most useful robots in healthcare. These new ‘colleagues’ will definitely make a difference in every field of medicine.