The Health Policy Exchange

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

What can family medicine in the U.S. learn from the organization of primary care in other Western countries? In this month's Georgetown University Health Policy Seminar, we explored two recent studies that shed light on successes and challenges of primary care reforms in Ontario, Canada and the European Union.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Chronic Disease Management Chronic Disease Primary Care Physician 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: While hypertension is the most common chronic disease cared for during adult primary care visits, it is challenging to know which hypertensive patients have the highest risk of cardiovascular complications in the future. of those patients have 1-3 primary care visits per year.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Primary Care Primary Care Physician Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In Ontario, multiple organizations operate under a ‘boutique’ medicine model where patients pay a block or annual fee to access primary care services. Little is known about the characteristics of physicians and patients participating in boutique clinic practice models.

Clinic 130

Clinic Referral Primary Care Physician Primary Care 130

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Finding a great family doctor can be a daunting task given the critical role they play in our health and well-being. A family doctor is often your main healthcare provider tasked with everything from routine check-ups to chronic disease management. Reach out to us at Hitchcock Family Medicine.

Family Doctor 52

Family Doctor Families Family Board-Certified 52

Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 4, 2023

As a primary care physician, I see many patients who struggle with their relationship with food. The patients that I see are often highly motivated to take good care of themselves to prevent or control a chronic disease.

Relationship 52

Relationship Mental Health Primary Care Physician Diagnose 52

Plum Health

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Michigan residents have been buzzing about a primary care clinic that’s setting a new standard for healthcare across the state. Whether you’re in Detroit , Corunna , Lansing , Royal Oak , or Van Buren , this clinic is offering comprehensive care that puts patient well-being first. Here’s why everyone is talking about it!

Clinic 52

Clinic Chronic Disease Management Primary Care Medical 52

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. Should GPs actually be treated as the stars of medicine? As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Family Families GP 130