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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. Setting: 20 PC practices located in various regions across the US.

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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. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal interviewed physicians, attempting to make sense of the declining numbers.

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Health care navigation and access among Latino farmworkers: A qualitative study assessing individual perspectives [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: This qualitative study conducted semi-structured focus groups among 24 Spanish-preferred Latino farmworkers from January to March 2024. The focus group sessions were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. The analysis was conducted entirely in Spanish by bilingual investigators and research assistants.

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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)

However, for individuals who do not qualify for federal Medicaid funding—such as most undocumented immigrants—the federal government does not provide matching funds, even when those individuals meet income eligibility requirements. The asset limit for a household would be $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 per couple.

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Gaps Identified in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patient Education

Physician's Weekly

Patients with hidradenitis suppurative seek advice online, highlighting unmet needs in clinician-patient education regarding daily self-management strategies. One such outlet—the “Hidradenitis” subreddit—has become a popular forum for patients to exchange experiences and seek guidance on managing their disease. Only 13.9%

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Role of General Practitioners in Acute Case Handling

Physician's Weekly

Most cases (82%) were managed entirely within the practice. Analysis of 500+ urgent GP visits in Germany shows most cases were handled in-office, often driven by fear, distress, or a need for reassurance. Of these, 275 cases (53%) were classified as acute, 170 (33%) as not-acute, and 70 (13%) as emergencies.

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Empowerment Self-Defense Arms ED Staff Against Rising Workplace Violence

Physician's Weekly

A 2024 American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) poll revealed that 91% of emergency physicians reported that they or a colleague experienced violence in the past year. Yet these efforts, while essential for long‑term change, offer little immediate protection.