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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. Your desire to reimagine our approach to well-being is one that we share as a 30-year-old upstart association rooted in the fundamental idea that our health system is disintegrated.

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Between Patients: The Myth of Multitasking

A Country Doctor Writes

And, still, there is a widespread expectation that many things can happen in the invisible space between patient visits. Primary care doctors don’t usually have scheduled blocks of time to read incoming reports, refill prescriptions, answer messages or, what we are told the future will entail, manage their chronic disease populations.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it?

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Preventive Care To Maintain Your Overall Health

Mesa Family Physician

Whether you’re scheduling your annual physical , exploring the differences between a wellness visit vs physical , or simply wondering what’s covered under your insurance, understanding preventive care can empower you to take charge of your health. The goal is to avoid disease, not just treat it. What Is Preventive Care?

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How to get the preventive care you need!

Vida Family Medicine

to take care of ourselves and prevent disease, or to treat disease when we catch it early than it is to treat a more complicated health problem. This visit will include a review of your personal health history and family history so that your doctor can advise you on any screening tests that might be helpful for you.

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Caring for the Unrepresented: A Podcast with Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig

GeriPal

And he told me, kind of with an eye roll, tongue in cheek, he’s like, well, I guess I’m one of those unbefri patients. We’re going to be talking about the American Geriatric Society position statement on making medical treatment decisions. Alex 02:21 For Eric 02:21 For unrepresented older adults. Can you guys do that one?

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The Benefits of Preventive Care

Vida Family Medicine

Because of vaccines, we have virtually eliminated many diseases that used to cause significant disability or premature death (especially in children) such as polio, smallpox, pertussis, measles, and certain types of pneumonia and meningitis. Your doctor will likely review any vaccines you may be due for at your next wellness visit.