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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. It provides immediate, non-stigmatized behavioral health support at the point of medical care, often in the same visit.

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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

Since 2005, over 180 rural hospitals have closed across the United States and 800 rural hospitals remain at high risk of closure. Nearly four million rural Americans lost a hospital in their county between 2005 and 2021. Rural hospitals with particular attention to Colorado. Study Design. Outcome Measures. Conclusions.

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Learning from primary care in Canada and Europe

The Health Policy Exchange

The study found that countries with more robust primary care had lower hospitalization rates and less socioeconomic inequality in self-rated health, in addition to better chronic disease outcomes.

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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Data for this investigation were sourced from a community-based approach, utilizing information from CHS, which integrates data from community sources and hospitals. Conclusions: It is imperative to provide specialized care for immigrant populations to enhance the management of chronic diseases and mitigate further morbidity risks.

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New Report: U.S. Primary Care System Crumbling Amid Historic Disinvestment and Surge in Chronic Diseases

The Physicians Foundation

Scorecard with National and State Level Data Reveals Workforce Shortages, Low Primary Care Reimbursement, and Reduced Patient Access to Vital Services February 18, 2025 – As the nation faces a widespread surge in chronic diseases, the third Primary Care Scorecard highlights how systemic disinvestment in U.S. In 2022, only 24.4%

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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. Many of us are taught in medical school and residency the importance of patient communication on improving patient satisfaction scores, quality metrics, and professional fulfillment.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Misconception #2: DPC Mandates a Switch in Primary Care Providers (PCP) Employees aren't required to change their PCP under the employer-sponsored DPC model. DPC can be offered as an optional benefit, providing a convenient, preventive care solution that removes the common deterrents to seeking care.