The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

One popular mHealth initiative is the text4baby program, a public-private partnership launched in 2010 that sends free text messages to expectant and new mothers containing appointment reminders, safety alerts, and general prenatal and postpartum health advice. Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) affiliated with an academic medical center serving a diverse population in a mid-western metropolitan area.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

It includes 22 weekly group classes and monthly appointments. Population Studied: Adults (≥18yrs) with chronic diseases such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, dyslipidemia, and/or concerns related to body weight (BMI≥25).

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A family care doctor can greatly assist your family. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Living with diabetes requires a vigilant approach to healthcare, and one crucial aspect often overlooked is regular diabetic retina exams. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of diabetic retina exams and why they are essential for individuals managing diabetes. The Role of Diabetic Retina Exams: 1.

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Finding timely and specialized medical care can be quite a challenge for families, especially when it comes to pediatric endocrinology. Thankfully, pediatric endocrinology online in Canada is becoming more accessible, providing convenience and quality care to families across the country. Why Choose Virtual Pediatric Endocrine Care?

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. Primary care doctors check for BMI (body mass index), blood pressure, heart rate, and more in annual appointments. A primary care physician is the first point of contact when people want to receive care.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

Improving access in adult and family medicine at TPMG by reducing appointment booking times by more than 33%. Reducing disparities in hypertension control between white and Black patients by 33% and in diabetes control between white and Latino patients by 25% at TPMG. million Kaiser Permanente members.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

When you’re living with diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis or another hormonal condition, working with the right hormone doctor is crucial for getting the care you need and staying healthy. Friends and family members who’ve seen a hormone doctor are another useful source of recommendations.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 6, 2024

In a typical concierge model, patients pay an annual or monthly fee in exchange for services like longer appointment times, direct communication with their doctor via phone or email, and enhanced preventive care. A rushed fifteen-minute appointment simply wasn’t enough for someone with complex needs.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

If you’ve been diagnosed with an endocrine disorder, like diabetes or an underactive thyroid, or have symptoms that you worry are caused by a hormone imbalance, you may be considering seeing an endocrinologist. To schedule your appointment with Dr. Case, call your desired location today. What Conditions Do Endocrinologists Treat?

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

These appointments aim to assess your overall health, identify potential risk factors, and detect any underlying health conditions that might be developing silently. Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Here is what you should know about RAS before scheduling your next appointment with the trusted team at the Vascular Institute of the Rockies. Conact us today to schedule your appointment and take the first step in living a longer, healthier life. How Common is RAS? RAS affects over 200,000 people in the United States every year.

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Vascular Physician

JUNE 12, 2022

These include: • Family history of PAD and claudication • Being over the age of 50 and smoking or having diabetes • Chronic kidney disease • High cholesterol • High blood pressure • Diabetes • Obesity • Smoking What Are the Treatment Options?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to postpone medical appointments until something feels wrong. However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. Consider creating a health folder containing this information that you update and bring to each appointment.

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GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

I’d been working with persons who had diabetes and also caregivers and so forth, trying to go at the direction and realize as I look more and more at hearing loss, that it was totally unrecognized in clinical practice. He was an otolaryngologist and epidemiology person too, might have an appointment in geriatrics too.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Edge Family Medicine , serving Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga , offers both telemedicine and in-person visits , ensuring you get the right care when you need it. When to Choose Telemedicine Routine follow-ups for chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or asthma. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

APRIL 25, 2024

There are also important types of preventive medical care that need to be done as well with your family care physician. This means that if medical events or illnesses have surfaced in your immediate family since your last checkup, your doctor can calculate this information into your risk factors for other conditions.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

As a family physician, my days are filled with caring for individuals and families across the lifespan and in multiple healthcare settings. Furthermore, elected and appointed vaccine skeptics have now been given a megaphone to further promote and validate pseudoscience or definitively disproven theories.

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 28, 2024

In reality, GLP-1 receptor agonists have been available for many years for the treatment of type 2 diabetes (Victoza, Trulicity, etc) and for weight loss (Saxenda), while tirzepatide is new in the last few years. There is a lot of information and a lot of marketing out there creating a lot of confusion.

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Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Many chronic diseases—such as heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers—can be better managed or even prevented through routine checkups, lifestyle changes, and early detection strategies. Understanding this difference helps when interpreting your insurance plan and when choosing which appointment is right for you.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A family pediatrician. It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. Your primary care doctor can also provide guidance on family planning, prenatal care, and hormone management during menopause. What is Primary Care?

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

APRIL 1, 2025

Pancreas: Transplanted to treat diabetes or other pancreatic disorders. Center for Family Medicine can help you sign up for organ donation and discuss options for living donors and pregnant people who want to donate cord blood. It’s just part of our wide range of health services for you and your family.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 3, 2025

I practice family and sports medicine as part of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group here in Fontana, California. WM: Like you, I’m a family physician. When you put in that referral, how do we make sure that that patient walks out with the specialty appointment versus phone tag. It builds loyalty.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. Royal Oak families trust the clinic for both pediatric and adult primary care, making it a true family-friendly option.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 16, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Many older adults lose decision-making capacity during serious illnesses, and a significant percentage lack family or friends to assist with decisions. And there are no default pathways of family or friends to rely on and no known people who could potentially represent this person from within their inner circle.

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GeriPal

JUNE 15, 2023

Five minute appointments. And patients and family members tell us that they worry that their clinician is going to be overly focused on that mortality number now. And even just, so we just had a podcast on diabetes and just the reams of data that you can be getting from continuous glucose monitoring. Alex: Go ahead Matt.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. GPs Are the Backbone of Effective Healthcare Systems Countries with a stronger focus on primary care and family medicine, rather than on hospitals and specialists, enjoy better health, 1 , 2 lower health inequalities, 2 , 3 and prevent hospitalizations.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Why would CBT work for neuropathic pain and diabetes differently than it would work for neuropathic pain and cancer? Have you had a family history of substance use disorder? My feeling working in this field, and I think from what we know, they’re probably more similar than different. Why would that be?

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

And then the family tells me they can’t keep an appointment, they can’t manage their finances. Well, even for somebody like you, who’s pretty familiar with the instruments, it might cause distress for the patient, maybe their family. And I gotta manage their blood pressure and their diabetes meds.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

OCTOBER 7, 2024

While its exact cause is unknown, age, family history, and lifestyle factors play a role. Those with a family history of prostate cancer may need earlier screenings. Know Your Family History: Inform your doctor of any family history of prostate cancer to personalize your prevention plan. Limit red and processed meats.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 15, 2024

We discuss: What is considered a hate incident, how is it tracked, what do we know about changes over time The wider impact of Anti-Asian hate on older Asians, who are afraid to go out, leading to anxiety, social isolation, loneliness, decreased exercise, missed appointments and medications. How have they been hearing about these issues?

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Vida Family Medicine

JANUARY 18, 2022

A full physical exam can help your doctor catch signs of other kinds of disease such as thyroid problems, sleep apnea, arrhythmias, heart murmurs, diabetes, lung disease, liver disease, kidney disease, anemia, and some types of cancer. At Vida Family Medicine we are currently accepting new patients.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we firmly believe that preventing health problems before they arise is always preferable to treating them after they’ve developed. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best examples of preventive care that can help you and your family maintain optimal health throughout all stages of life.

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Pamela Wible MD

JUNE 19, 2025

Born into a family of physicians who warned her not to pursue medicine. Families can sue the employer financially liable for killing their own employees by overworking them (when they die of heart attacks, strokes and they’re found dead like by their computer because they’ve been working for so long). It’s Japanese.

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