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Understanding Growth Hormone Treatment via Online Care in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Some common culprits include: Hypothyroidism Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Menopause and perimenopause Insulin resistance Cortisol imbalances due to chronic stress Low testosterone in men These conditions can impact how the body utilizes energy, making it tougher to shed pounds—even with a healthy lifestyle. Are These Services Covered?

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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

These appointments aim to assess your overall health, identify potential risk factors, and detect any underlying health conditions that might be developing silently. Utilize health check-ups as an opportunity to discuss any stress, anxiety, or emotional struggles you may be facing. What are Regular Health Check-ups?

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Combating Food Insecurity in Minnesota

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Streamline Referrals: Utilize technology like the Hunger Vital Signs tool and the Minnesota Food Helpline to connect patients directly to mobile food units, emergency food programs or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment services. Do you have resources to share with other members?

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Navigating Insurance and Healthcare Costs: Tips for Patients

Family Physicians of Greeley

By empowering yourself with knowledge and resources, you can make informed decisions about your healthcare and alleviate financial stress. This knowledge will help you make informed decisions when seeking medical care and avoid unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.

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

Physician's Practice

The cracks show quickly: choppy audio erodes patient confidence, unsecured links expose protected health information, and mismatched billing codes can leave thousands of dollars on the table. Before your next virtual appointment, run your setup through these seven checkpoints.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

These priorities include supporting the physician workforce, utilizing data and predictive interventions to improve patient outcomes, and boosting quality and affordability for patients. Contributing to this challenge is the exponential growth of information, an expanding population of older adults, and office visit documentation. .”

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Practice tip of the week: Be an on-time physician

Physician's Practice

lightbulb doodle © Matias - stock.adobe.com With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed. The receptionist should inform patients that this paperwork must be filled out before being escorted to the exam room.