Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Evaluate the economic impact of receiving tele-legal services from Medicaid’s perspective with regard to a) fee- for service (FFS) total cost of care; b) FFS cost of primary care; c) utilization for FFS primary care; d) utilization for FFS and capitated behavioral health (BH) and BH emergency department encounters.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Medical Behavioral Health Services Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Leading the OECD PaRIS Project in Saskatchewan (SK) was an integrated primary care collaborative team consisting of primary care providers (PCPs), people with lived experience (PWLE) aka patients, health system partners and researchers. Setting: Primary care clinics across Saskatchewan.

Nurse Practitioner 130

Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Relationship PCP 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Addressing mental health and HRSNs can improve diabetes outcomes, but stigma surrounding these issues can make both patients and providers uncomfortable during clinical discussions. Setting or Dataset: Interviews with 21 primary care clinicians in Colorado who treat patients with diabetes.

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Diabetes Relationship Primary Care 130

A Country Doctor Writes

MAY 18, 2025

If a primary care patient was going through a difficult time with their social life or mental health, we would walk them down the hall to meet a therapist right then and there. My theory is that the behavioral health staff members felt isolated and not integrated with the primary care providers.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Patient-Centered Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Doctor 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: One of the most common primary care illnesses is acute rhinosinusitis (ARS). Patients were recruited from primary care practices, emergency rooms and urgent care centers, and the community (e.g., Guidelines currently suggest treating ARS with antibiotics when persistent symptoms or double sickening occur.

Telemedicine 130

Telemedicine Primary Care Emergency Room Patient-Centered 130

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

PURPOSE Increased workload associated with electronic visits (eVisits) in primary care could potentially be decreased by the use of artificial intelligence (AI); however, it is unknown whether this use of AI would be acceptable to staff and patients. Retention of clinical oversight and ongoing evaluation was key to staff acceptability.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Electronics Patients Appointment 130

Logansport Memorial Hospital

JUNE 28, 2024

He is a primary care physician with a passion for providing full-spectrum primary care for his patients. He cites his experience working in his father’s clinic as a strong influence on his decision to pursue a medical career and later, a concentration in family medicine.

Primary Care Physician 52

Primary Care Physician Primary Care DO Family Medicine 52

A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 3, 2025

In fact, I’ve been doing it ever since, in a gesture of generosity and solidarity, I volunteered to try fifteen minute visits during a lean spell in the clinic about twelve years ago. Primary care is a lot like Jeopardy.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Primary Care Physician Appointment Clinic 130

The Direct Doctors Difference

AUGUST 9, 2023

No appointments, and no insurance needed.” ” Sounds a lot like Direct Primary Care, doesn’t it? Meanwhile, if you were a member of a Direct Primary Care practice, like Direct Doctors, your visit would be free with your monthly membership fee (which averages $85 for adults). Upfront pricing.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Clinic Diagnosis PCP 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To describe how primary care clinics have considered social needs in DM, and identify opportunities to support primary care clinics. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g., All participants are referred to receive free produce ("standard of care").

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Management Provider 130

Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

Direct Primary Care (DPC) has emerged as a viable, high-quality primary care model that liberates itself from the constraints of traditional fee-for-service (FFS) products. DPC can be offered as an optional benefit, providing a convenient, preventive care solution that removes the common deterrents to seeking care.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care PCP PCP Insurance 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Continuity of care between a patient and their primary care practitioner (PCP) is a cornerstone of primary care (PC) and is associated with many positive health outcomes. Patients are increasingly challenged to find appointments and achieve real continuity with their PCPs.

PCP 130

PCP PCP Finance Nurse Practitioner 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of a PHQ9 outreach to patients via a mobile app to increase clinical engagement and improve depression care quality. Setting/Population: Primary care patients of a national membership-based primary care delivery system, operating in several metropolitan locations in the US.

Electronics 130

Electronics Patients Mental Health Primary Care 130

Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Understand the Different Types of Diabetes Doctors Before searching for a diabetes doctor, it’s important to understand the types of medical professionals who treat Type 2 diabetes: Primary Care Physician (PCP): Often the first point of contact, they handle basic diabetes management.

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Board-Certified Management Internal Medicine 52

Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

These are the moments when you don’t have time to wait for an appointment with your primary care doctor, and the emergency room (ER) seems like overkill. That’s where urgent care comes in—a middle ground that’s convenient, affordable, and effective. What is Urgent Care?

ER 52

ER Primary Care Primary Care Doctor Patient-Centered 52

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

JUNE 2, 2025

Front office assistant: Also known as medical receptionists, front office assistants handle tasks like greeting patients, answering phones, and scheduling appointments. Surgical scheduler: This role involves scheduling patients’ surgical procedures based on surgeon availability, including any necessary pre and post-operative appointments.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Physician Primary Care 52

Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 15, 2025

In a traditional health care setting, many administrative burdens and barriers stand in the way of patients receiving evidence-based care. Paperwork required to sign up for health insurance and to establish care with a practice. Calling to schedule the next available appointment and taking time off work. Wait times.

Screening 52

Screening Insurance Primary Care Referral 52

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

Your Connecticut-based primary care doctor is a good place to start, as they understand your health history and can refer you to a trusted hormone doctor that specializes in your condition. You may need to see a hormone doctor regularly, and in those cases, it’s important to consider how easy it will be to get to your appointments.

Board-Certified 52

Board-Certified Appointment Insurance Consulting 52

Medical Xpress

MAY 9, 2023

Previously, her primary care doctor had recommended a graded exercise program. After months of waiting, she finally had an appointment at our post-COVID-19 clinic at the University of Virginia. She developed COVID-19 during the 2020 Christmas holiday and saw me during the summer of 2021. But exercise exhausted her.

Primary Care Doctor 86

Primary Care Doctor Primary Care Appointment IT 86

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Many of these patients are clinically complex and receive care from multiple professionals—which creates unique management hurdles. It’s easy to understand why communication barriers can hinder care coordination between primary care physicians (PCPs), specialists, hospitalists, and professionals at other facilities.

52

52

Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 4, 2024

Together with the Pain Management Group (PMG), Logansport Memorial is dedicated to providing high-quality care right here in our community. We have a strong need for pain management services in our community and opening this clinic will allow our patients to have convenient access to high quality, safe treatment methods for chronic pain.”

Management 52

Management Patient-Centered Community Referral 52

Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Concierge medicine flips that script by focusing on a smaller group of patients, allowing doctors to deliver more personalized and attentive care. My Experience with Concierge Medicine One of the reasons I was drawn to concierge medicine was because I saw firsthand how difficult it was to provide quality care in a conventional setting.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Appointment Chronic Condition Patient-Centered 52

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 20, 2025

The demand for medical office assistants is growing in clinics, hospitals, and private practices, including here at PACT. They support patients and clinical staff by handling the essential administrative tasks that keep healthcare facilities running smoothly. Booking, rescheduling, or canceling appointments.

Medical 52

Medical Healthcare Professional Patient-Centered Healthcare 52

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Choose a clinic close to your home or workplace to make visits more convenient. It's important to know whether they offer evening or weekend appointments. You can find a family doctor who not only meets your medical needs but also offers comforting and reliable care for you and your loved ones.

Family Doctor 52

Family Doctor Family Families Board-Certified 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

Compared with an in-person appointment, a telehealth visit at the time of the initial stimulant prescription did not alter the risk for subsequent SUD, but was associated with an increased risk for stimUD (adjusted odds ratio, 6.18). “Our study supports the use of telehealth for ADHD stimulant therapy in clinical settings.”

Telehealth 52

Telehealth Relationship Hospital Appointment 52

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

APRIL 12, 2025

They handle a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to ensure the medical practice runs smoothly. Clinical Tasks The clinical tasks that medical assistants are allowed to do vary by state. Where Medical Assistants Work Medical assistants primarily work in doctor’s offices and clinics. According to the U.S.

Medical 52

Medical Healthcare Patient-Centered Primary Care Physician 52

Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 28, 2024

One of the most rewarding parts of being a primary care physician is when I am able to work with a patient to help them find answers to unexplained symptoms they have been dealing with, sometimes for years! So what is a patient to do when they are have unexplained symptoms and are not getting an answer from their doctor(s)?

Patients 52

Patients Primary Care Appointment Diagnose 52

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

People often see an endocrinologist after being referred by their primary care provider. While primary care providers are trained to manage conditions like diabetes, they rely on endocrinologists to provide more specialized care. To schedule your appointment with Dr. Case, call your desired location today.

Board-Certified 52

Board-Certified Primary Care Insurance Diabetes 52

Barton Associates

MAY 8, 2025

Across the United States, tens of millions of Americans live in areas with shortage s of primary care, dental, and mental health professionals. By filling vacancies in critical positions, temporary medical staff help maintain essential service and ensure continuity of patient care.

Medical Staff 52

Medical Staff Medical Patients Healthcare 52

Medical Xpress

JUNE 6, 2025

There is a nationwide shortage of pediatric specialists, delaying care for many patients. In some cases, children wait weeks or even months for appointments.

Consulting 52

Consulting Primary Care Appointment Clinic 52

The Clinical Problem Solvers

MARCH 14, 2025

Benton) 13:08 Youth Suicide Crisis Discussion, “Ringing the Alarm” 20:10 Shift in Issue Framing in the Literature 24:31 The Network Begins with Primary Care 28:42 Diversifying your Outreach 30:54 Cultural Humility Speaker Biographies Dr. Tami Benton, MD , is the Frederick Allen Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Community Patient-Centered Hospital 52

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Promote SNAP and Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) Program Enrollment: Have information available to patients within the clinic for food assistance programs: WIC and Health Care Providers resource and SNAP. M Health Fairview’s Fair Table program ensures convenient access to food during medical appointments.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Community Family Families 52

The Clinical Problem Solvers

JUNE 26, 2023

Dr. Mary Catherine Beach is a professor in the School of Medicine, with appointments in the Center for Health Equity and the Berman Institute of Bioethics, at Johns Hopkins University. Following residency, she was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar and received health services research methodology training.

Electronics 52

Electronics Internal Medicine Patient-Centered Healthcare 52

GeriPal

JANUARY 23, 2025

The intervention involved mailing medication-specific brochures to patients before their primary care appointments (click here for the brochure ). Join us as we dive deeper into these studies and discuss the implications for clinical practice and patient care. Eric 15:32 Could do this in clinical practice.

Specialization 119

Specialization IT Patient-Centered Medical 119

Plum Health

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Have you ever found yourself in need of medical attention but overwhelmed by the myriad of clinics and healthcare options out there? Navigating the healthcare system can be daunting, especially when you're unwell or caring for someone who is. How do you choose the right clinic when every option seems equally promising?

Clinic 52

Clinic Primary Care Doctor Primary Care Chronic Condition 52

Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Discover the Best Primary Care in Michigan As an experienced doctor who has worked with thousands of patients across Michigan, I can confidently say that finding the right primary care provider is one of the most important decisions you can make for your health. What is Primary Care? A family pediatrician.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Primary Care Doctor Mental Health IT 52

Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Definitive Guide to Selecting the Best Primary Care Physician in Michigan Choosing the right primary care physician (PCP) can feel like a daunting task, especially when you're looking for convenience and quality in a bustling state like Michigan.

Primary Care Physician 52

Primary Care Physician Primary Care PCP PCP 52