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Predicting Likelihood of Missed Appointments in Primary Care [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Despite efforts to improve patient-clinician relationships, access to care, and healthcare workflows, annual rates of missed appointments (MA) in the U.S Therefore, identifying appointments at risk of being missed is a crucial prevention strategy to optimize care quality, ensure continuity, and reduce costs. for CA, 0.85

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Evaluation of the Super Supporter Virtual Visit Technology Navigator Program for Rural Patient Populations [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Virtual visits have emerged as a new mode of accessing healthcare, however not all patients have equal access to virtual care. Intervention: Telephone contact by a Super Supporter before a virtual care appointment. 653 utilized super supporter assistance, while 2,291 did not.

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Spiritual History-Taking Amongst Southeast Asian Immigrants and Refugees [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: Mixed-methods study utilizing an in-person survey. Surveys were conducted in the exam room immediately before or after an appointment with a provider. At the same time, only 48% of patients said they feel positively about healthcare providers asking about their spiritual health.

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Navigating Insurance and Healthcare Costs: Tips for Patients

Family Physicians of Greeley

Navigating the complexities of insurance and healthcare costs can be overwhelming for patients. Understanding your insurance coverage, managing medical bills, and finding affordable healthcare options are essential for maintaining your health without breaking the bank. Persistence and clear communication can often lead to a resolution.

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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

Regular health check-ups are a cornerstone of preventive healthcare, allowing us to catch potential health issues early and maintain a better quality of life. Regular health check-ups are proactive visits to your healthcare provider when you are not experiencing any specific symptoms or ailments. What are Regular Health Check-ups?

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4 Ways Temporary Medical Staff Maintain Patient Care

Barton Associates

Many healthcare facilities in the U.S. are already struggling with staffing shortages , but others have turned to healthcare staffing agencies like Barton Associates to fill in the gaps. These professionals play a vital role in maintaining essential services and ensuring continuity of patient care.

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Is your telehealth setup up to snuff? 7 quick checkpoints for practices

Physician's Practice

Before your next virtual appointment, run your setup through these seven checkpoints. Regulators are paying attention, too; Medicare’s latest telehealth parity rules, state cross-licensure compacts and ransomware reporting mandates mean a single dropped call can have legal and financial fallout that lasts long after the visit ends.