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The Impact of a Health Professions Education Program on Concussion Management: A Multi-Methods Study of ECHO Concussion [Neurologic illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

The ECHO (Extensions for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model is an ideal platform for dissemination of best practice guidelines and standards of care in common, complex, acute and chronic conditions. ECHO Concussion was launched in 2019 to teach clinicians a comprehensive approach to concussion diagnosis and management.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come. Prevention truly is the best medicine.

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Ambulatory Behavioral Health Referral Patterns in the Setting of Chronic Medical Conditions [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. Population Studies: NA Intervention/Instrument: NA Outcome Measures: NA Results: 45% (n = 3,889) of patients referred to ambulatory BH care had 1 or more chronic conditions.

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Why Concierge, Concierge Doctor, and Concierge Medicine Are Revolutionizing Healthcare (And Why You Should Care)

Plum Health

Concierge, Concierge Doctor, Concierge Medicine: Understanding Personalized Care As a doctor with years of experience in the healthcare industry, I've witnessed the ever-changing landscape of medicine. The answer depends on your healthcare needs, priorities, and how much you value convenience and personalized care.

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Do You Need a Family Care Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

According to Healthcare IT News, however, less than 68% of Millennials have a primary care physician. Receive Quality Health Care Having a family care doctor can help ensure that you receive quality healthcare throughout your life.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

As employees change their healthcare usage behavior, both primary and specialty care claims decrease. Easy access and relationship-driven care minimize long-term healthcare expenses and cut down on unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits. Please note, there are various DPC models, each with different insurance relationships.

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Navigating the Quademic: Clinical Differentiation of Influenza, RSV, COVID-19, and Norovirus in Pediatric Emergency Care

PEMBlog

Differentiating these pathogens based on clinical presentation is crucial for targeted management, minimizing unnecessary diagnostic tests, and optimizing healthcare resources. The presentation is variable, with overlapping features of other respiratory viruses. References Boktor SW, Hafner JW. Updated 2023 Jan 23].

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