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Implementation of Combined PCBH and CCBHC Models: Key Considerations

Integrated Care News by CFHA

On January 7, 2025, SAMHSA announced the award of one-year Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) Demonstration planning grants to 14 states and Washington, D.C., Consider a tiered approach where generalist BHCs work within primary care while specialists manage higher-acuity cases through the CCBHC framework.

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AAFP Represents Members During 2025 Legislative Session

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

The 2025 Alabama Legislative Session concluded on May 14 at midnight. Bill Easing Volunteer Rules for Retired Physicians Awaits Governor’s Signature What’s in the Bill: HB 346 streamlines volunteer opportunities for retired physicians at free health clinics is headed to the Governor for final approval.

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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)

On May 14, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom released the revised 2025-26 state budget to address a projected $12 billion deficit , a sharp contrast to the modest surplus anticipated in January. Medi-Cal Minimum Medical Loss Ratio – Increases the minimum medical loss ratio for managed care plans, commencing January 1, 2026.

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A podcast on the evaluation and management of penetrating neck injuries in children

PEMBlog

In this episode of PEM Currents: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Podcast, we explore the clinical pearls behind “no-zone” management, how to distinguish hard and soft signs, when to image versus operate, and why airway always comes first. Management of penetrating neck injury in children: A review of the National Trauma Data Bank.

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Redesigning Primary Care Workflows to Optimize Obesity Management

Physician's Weekly

As rates of obesity continue to rise alongside new therapeutic options, a team of researchers at the 85th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) will present findings from PATHWEIGH , a pragmatic clinical trial designed to embed evidence-based obesity care directly into primary care workflows.

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Enhancing Mental Health Care Through Sensory Modulation

Physician's Weekly

Reflections from managers and staff indicated that service users felt more equipped to manage anxiety in daily life through newly learned sensory strategies. Staff reports gaining a valuable new perspective for clinical use, described as “sensory glasses.”

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

In This Issue : New Research: Teaching Patients about Climate Resilience Make the Pledge Today to Go Green Get Ready for Earth Day 2025 (part 2)! Heather Massey, Sustainability Programs Manager hmassey@mygreendoctor.org (469) 877-4608 Make the Pledge Today! Contact us today! Let’s talk!