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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Stay Informed Learn as much as you can about your condition.

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An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. On Why Integrated Care Should Be a Cornerstone of the HHS Agenda

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Dear Mr. Kennedy, First, thank you for bringing urgency and passion to the nation’s conversation on health and the chronic disease epidemic. Fund technology that supports behavioral health labs —routine assessments just like bloodwork—to inform care in real time and empower patients.

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A Call for Engagement Outside of the Exam Room

Physician's Weekly

Community engagement allows physicians to broadly and collectively educate patients on important health topics, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. What Does Patient & Community Engagement Look Like? Connect patients with local resources such as food banks, housing assistance, and mental health services.

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Reframing conceptualizations of opioid use disorder treatment in primary care [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

SETTING/DATASET: We conducted 14 semi-structured interviews with 16 key informants with insights into opioid use policy in Canada and Australia. These included people with lived/living experience of drug use, clinicians, researchers, government health department staff, and individuals from non-government organizations focusing on drug use.

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3 Tips for Finding a Great Family Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

A family doctor is often your main healthcare provider tasked with everything from routine check-ups to chronic disease management. Considering information from many perspectives will give you the most accurate picture of any business. You'll also want to check the doctor's hours and availability.

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The Physicians Foundation Announces New Recipient in Leadership Award Program, Recognized for Addressing Drivers of Health

The Physicians Foundation

The goals of the program will be to reduce the risk of disease severity for patients with or at high-risk of developing diabetes; provide education and preventive health and chronic disease management in hard-to-reach communities; and prevent further hospitalization related to diabetes. Mirna Mohanraj, M.D. ,

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Top Challenges 2025: Practice administrators face growing uncertainty

Physician's Practice

From managing rising costs and staffing shortages to navigating complex payer requirements and administrative burdens, the results reveal a profession under pressure from multiple fronts. Demystifying remote patient monitoring: What it is and why it matters to your practice Lucienne Marie Ide, M.D.,