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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. Our Patients Are Already Using AI Many people now ask their first health question to a chatbot rather than to a clinician. Below, I share three reasons why. References Menchaca, J.

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Implementation of Combined PCBH and CCBHC Models: Key Considerations

Integrated Care News by CFHA

On January 7, 2025, SAMHSA announced the award of one-year Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) Demonstration planning grants to 14 states and Washington, D.C., Leverage Technology and Data Implement measurement-based care tools that work across both systems to track patient outcomes and demonstrate effectiveness.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Check credentials through reliable websites like: American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) American Association of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) Don’t hesitate to ask the clinic or hospital about the doctor’s credentials. Ask: How many Type 2 diabetes patients do they treat each month?

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Episode 384: Antiracism in Medicine – Episode 26 – Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide: Part 1

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Dr. Benton mentors clinical and research physicians, fellows, and postdoctoral trainees. Clinically, he cares for youth and families through the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and the new Division of Addiction Medicine at Boston Children’s Hospital. Dr. Kevin M.

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Time for Geriatric Assessments in Cancer Care: William Dale, Mazie Tsang, and John Simmons

GeriPal

Does it improve outcomes that patients, caregivers, and clinicians care about? hint: 80% can be done in advance by patients or caregivers) Why is it that some oncologists are resistant to conducting a geriatric assessment, yet have no problem ordering tests that cost thousands of dollars? Welcome back, William. William: Thanks so much.

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Who should get Palliative Care? Kate Courtright

GeriPal

Clinical growth of geriatrics programs has lagged academic research, despite the rapid aging of the population. . In contrast to geriatrics, the evidence base for palliative care lagged clinical growth, in part because palliative care has no centralized “home” at the National Institutes of Health. By diagnosis? By prognosis?

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RCT of Chaplaincy: Lexy Torke, Karen Steinhauser, LaVera Crawley

GeriPal

Today we have a star-studded lineup, including Lexy Torke of Indiana University, who discusses her RCT of a chaplaincy intervention for surrogates of patients in the ICU , published in JPSM and plenary presentation at AAHPM/HPNA. These studies are important. Randomized controlled trials of chaplaincy interventions.

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