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Staff perspectives of a novel integrated community care hub in an urban underserved population (UK) [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

The "Sparkbrook Children’s Zone" (SCZ) is one of the first initiatives in the UK to co-locate GPs, dentists, pharmacists, social care organisations, and community-based services in a collaborative attempt to meet the specific needs and challenges of the local population.

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Enhancing primary healthcare capacity : A qualitative study from the perspective of managers of PHC institutions in China [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Community health services constitute the cornerstone of China's primary healthcare system. Since the recent healthcare reforms, significant strides have been made in the development of community health services across the country.

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AAFP Represents Members During 2025 Legislative Session

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

During the session, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians actively represented the interests of its members on a range of healthcare initiatives. Sponsored by Representative Paul Lee, the legislation removes the burdensome 100-hour annual service requirement, facilitating greater access to care for underserved communities.

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Clinical Strategies and Challenges of Psychiatrists in Accra, Ghana [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

While Ghana has made rigorous efforts to expand psychiatric care for hard-to-reach communities, there is limited knowledge about the experiences of the country’s psychiatrists regarding their current clinical approaches and the barriers they face in delivering care. Introduction. Conclusions.

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Nurturing collaboration between non-profit organizations and primary healthcare partners: An instrumental case study [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Appropriate care for these people calls for integrated care from the healthcare, social services, and community networks. Setting: A NPO and its partners in the healthcare (primary care clinics), social services, and community networks in a rural context. Study design: An instrumental case study design.

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Impact of an Intensive Primary Care Service on Health Services Utilization in a High-Utilizer Patient Population [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting: Safety net hospital/clinic system in Fort Worth, Texas. Intervention: A personal family physician and community health worker were assigned to each consenting patient. Population: 143 patients with 2+ hospital admissions or 4+ emergency department (ED) visits for medical indications in 6 months.

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Oregon-based medical group Northwest Permanente announces affiliation with The Permanente Medical Group of Northern California

Permanente Medicine

The affiliation between NWP and TPMG strengthens the commitment to high-value, quality-driven care for their patients and communities. Both groups have a shared mission of delivering high-quality, cost-efficient care that achieves superior clinical outcomes. Most transactions are largely focused on size, scale, and finance.

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