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Rural Hospital Futures in Colorado - Rapid Review and Environmental Scan for Policy Opportunities [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Colorado’s rural and frontier hospitals face substantial challenges: financial viability, adequate workforce, and geographically isolated populations with lower socioeconomic status and high rates of chronic disease. Study Design. Rapid Review and Environmental Scan. Conclusions.

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A Change of Mind on MOUD: Impact of Messages to Motivate Expanded Access to Buprenorphine in Primary Care Settings [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Motivation to overcome the many challenges is needed to meet the critical need for high quality, lifelong management of OUD, just as with any other chronic disease. Objective: We offered educational videos aligned with key determinants of behavior change and assessed their impact on attitudes and intention to explore MOUD.

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A Call for Engagement Outside of the Exam Room

Physician's Weekly

There is robust data regarding the importance of patient connection and engagement in the hospital and clinic setting. Physicians can often literally meet patients where they are and address the broader social determinants of health, such as housing, education, and income, which significantly impact patient well-being and illness prevention.

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Researchers Propose Solutions to Improve GLP-1 RA Access

Physician's Weekly

Cost-sharing and education may improve access to GLP-1 therapies for obesity, but systemic barriers remain, requiring broader policy and clinical reforms. Healthcare Professionals Among healthcare professionals, potential barriers include lack of education, safety concerns, and obesity stigma/weight bias.

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

The Physicians Foundation

Founder and CEO of Cherry Hill Free Clinic (CHFC), Chief Medical Officer at Camden Coalition and Medical Director for Community Health at Virtua Health, as the recipient of the Dr. Buz Cooper Award for Addressing Drivers of Health. Jubril Oyeyemi, M.D., The award is named in honor of Richard (Buz) Cooper, M.D.,

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

It tells your office colleagues and patients that your healthcare practice or clinic is committed to forging a healthier work space and community. Relate sustainability topics to chronic disease prevention—air pollution and asthma, heat exposure and cardiovascular risks, food systems and metabolic health. Let’s talk!

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Tool Gauges Burden Among Caregivers of Patients With Psoriasis

Physician's Weekly

Ulrich Mrowietz, MD, explains that psoriasis “is a chronic disease, and a large amount of money and resources are wasted due to non-adherent behavior or lack of appropriate treatment and comorbidity costs.” The American Journal of Clinical Dermatology published results from the study. were male, with a mean age of 51 years.