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Implementation of a novel linkage of primary care electronic medical record data with hospital data in South Eastern Ontario [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Currently, primary care data, community data, and hospital data are not linked in Ontario, resulting in a disconnect in continuity of care. Datasets: Primary care EMR data from the Eastern Ontario Network and acute care, post-acute, and community mental health and addictions data from the Shared Health Integrated Information Portal.

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Caring for the underserved: The National Health Service Corps

The Health Policy Exchange

Forty years ago, Eric Redman's classic book The Dance of Legislation provided a compelling "insider's account" of how the U.S. Envisioned by Seattle pediatrician Abraham Bergman, MD as a way to recruit idealistic young physicians to "doctor deficient" communities throughout the U.S.,

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Sleep: The Magic of Rest and Repose

Intuitive Intelligence

Napping can provide temporary relief by allowing emotional processing and physical recuperation. Are you part of a disconnected community? Ch 7 of my book, Powered by Me, titled Sleep Your Way to Health —you will find tools to do your own Sleep History and find additional tools to answer your questions about sleep.

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Is a Medical Office Assistant Career Right for You?

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Booking, rescheduling, or canceling appointments. Relaying information between patients and providers. Many community colleges in Connecticut offer training programs that can be completed in as little as six months to one year. Certifications provide proof of your skills and help you stand out during the job search process.

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Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives

Permanente Medicine

Modern Healthcare honors physicians and clinicians in executive roles for their exceptional achievements in driving innovation, improving outcomes, serving their communities, and demonstrating exemplary leadership both within and beyond their organizations. million Kaiser Permanente members. million Kaiser Permanente members.

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A New Book on Hatch-Waxman – Breaking the Medicine Monopolies: Reflections of a Generic Drug Pioneer

FDA Law Blog

Karst — In the Hatch-Waxman Community there are certain folks who are viewed as “the Founders” or pioneers of the law. It provides a perspective on Hatch-Waxman that only a few folks out there (and dwindling) can provide.

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Episode 262: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 18 – Remedying Health Inequities Driven by the Carceral System

The Clinical Problem Solvers

The ways to remedy the negative impacts of incarceration are to incarcerate fewer people and to invest in communities. Providing communities with the resources they need to survive, such as educational opportunities, jobs, and quality healthcare, will eliminate the need for incarceration. Basic Books, 2022. Am J Bioeth.