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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

Caring for patients with multiple chronic conditions requires identifying those at risk, clear communication, and coordinated care to improve outcomes. Approximately 60% of American adults live with at least one chronic condition , and 40% of them have more than one.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

What information should you bring? Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. Many patients ask: What happens at a new patient appointment in primary care? What does the doctor do first?

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Employers are increasingly finding that DPC offers a personalized doctor-patient relationship, comprehensive preventive care, and overall cost savings. Thus, DPC forms a better long-term investment focused on preventive care, as opposed to only treating patients post-diagnosis. If you have a great relationship with your PCP, keep it!

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The Importance of a Primary Care Relationship

Edge Family Medicine

Whether you’re visiting for an annual physical, managing a chronic condition, or simply seeking guidance on wellness, a consistent relationship with your provider creates the foundation for better outcomes and a better experience. Why Primary Care Relationships Matter A trusted PCP gets to know you — not just your chart.

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"Is Your Primary Care Physician in Michigan Really the Best? Here’s How to Find Out!"

Plum Health

The Definitive Guide to Selecting the Best Primary Care Physician in Michigan Choosing the right primary care physician (PCP) can feel like a daunting task, especially when you're looking for convenience and quality in a bustling state like Michigan. However, not all walk-in clinics provide the continuity of care that a traditional PCP might.

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Guidelines or Goals in Heart Failure: A Podcast with Parag Goyal, Nicole Superville, and Matthew Shuster

GeriPal

We talk about what is heart failure, particularly HFpEF, how we treat it (including the use of sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2’s), and how we should apply guidelines to individual patients, especially those with multimorbidity who are taking a lot of other medications. When I see a patient? Matthew, I get the lyrics.