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Learning from primary care in Canada and Europe

The Health Policy Exchange

Starting in 2000, policymakers in Ontario implemented a primary care reform strategy based on five national objectives, which are strikingly similar to many proposed U.S. Far from being demoralized by the rapid changes, Ontario primary care physicians actually reported increasing satisfaction during this transition period.

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Using Machine Learning to advance primary care: an example of predictive modeling of hypertension risk to impact outcomes [Hypertension]

Annals of Family Medicine

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.

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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Little is known about the characteristics of physicians and patients participating in boutique clinic practice models. This study offers insight into the practice patterns of boutique clinic primary care physicians, as well as the estimated public costs of this business model in Ontario.

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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.

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Redesigning Primary Care Workflows to Optimize Obesity Management

Physician's Weekly

Barriers include time constraints, lack of training in obesity treatment, limited reimbursement, and the absence of structured care pathways. This unmet need is compounded by growing therapeutic options that primary care physicians may be unfamiliar with or uncomfortable prescribing.

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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. Here are some essential tips to guide you in locating the best family physician for your needs. They need to be someone you trust with whom you feel comfortable discussing health concerns.

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Discovering the Best Direct Primary Care in Michigan: A Personal Guide

Plum Health

Direct primary care (DPC) is a membership-based healthcare model that offers patients unlimited access to a primary care physician for a fixed monthly fee. Services Offered: Consider the types of services you need, such as preventive care, chronic disease management, or mental health support.