Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Patients with diabetes who receive structured and integrated care have better control and outcomes; however, care may shift between multiple settings making coordination challenging. Outcome Measures: Number of patients engaged, resulting referrals, Navigator time per patient, and hemoglobin A1c measures across 2-years.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: For many patients with long-COVID, primary care is the first point of interaction with the healthcare system. However, beyond expressions of disempowerment, the patient’s perspective regarding the quality of long-COVID care is lacking. Patients described two areas of experiences.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have. Many patients search online for variations like: Can you have a pap smear while menstruating?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting or Dataset: Electronic health record data from 11 community-based clinics within a safety-net system in the Midwest from 07/01/2021-3/31/2024. Population Studied: 119,926 adult patients with one or more primary care visits during the 30-month study period. Referral to counseling (7.5% Referral to counseling (7.5%

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends universal screening; however studies have found inconsistencies in screening of FI, documentation of FI, and referral to appropriate resources. Comparison of FI for paired patients in 2022 and 2023. Enrollment and referrals in food assistance programs.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Patients with chronic medical conditions (CCs) and behavioral comorbidities have lower quality of life and increased healthcare expenses. Our work builds a foundation for cost-effective workflows to support patients with multimorbidity. 8% (n= 1,146) were ordered for medical condition management.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Caring for patients with multiple chronic conditions requires identifying those at risk, clear communication, and coordinated care to improve outcomes. Many of these patients are clinically complex and receive care from multiple professionals—which creates unique management hurdles.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Objective: To describe how primary care clinics have considered social needs in DM, and identify opportunities to support primary care clinics. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Fontana and Gitanjali Srivastava, MD , shared their perspectives with PW about current and potential MASLD treatments and their impacts on patient care. They also nicely summarize drugs in development for MASLD and how various medications work in different ways to benefit the liver. PW: How may this summary affect patient care?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: For over 25 years, the burden of clinical administrative services has been cited as contributing to the stress and burnout experienced by family physicians. At the system level, participants underscored the need for compensation for administrative time and funding to increase clinic staff (e.g.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

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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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Through food pharmacies, food insecurity screenings and innovative community partnerships, health care providers are ensuring patients get the nourishment they need to thrive. Family physicians play a pivotal role in combating food insecurity, serving as trusted advocates for their patients and connecting them to essential food resources.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 30, 2025

71: Agentic AI with Isaac Park of Keebler Health June 30, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A. 71: Agentic AI with Isaac Park of Keebler Health June 30, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A. 71: Agentic AI with Isaac Park of Keebler Health June 30, 2025 By Austin Littrell Fact checked by Keith A.

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Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. Check Experience With Type 2 Diabetes Patients Not all endocrinologists or general practitioners have extensive experience with Type 2 diabetes.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 4, 2024

Our team of providers utilizes an interdisciplinary model of care, including physical therapy, neurology, primary care, medical imaging, and other areas to address patient well-being from multiple perspectives. We are grateful for the invitation to be a part of the Logansport Medical Community,” shared Mark Ozimek, PMG’s President.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Tip 1: Do Research and Obtain Referrals Start your search by asking friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations. Word-of-mouth referrals can provide valuable insights into a doctor's practice, professionalism, and bedside manner. Choose a clinic close to your home or workplace to make visits more convenient.

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The Direct Doctors Difference

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A recent article featured on the medical blog, www.Kevinmd.com , highlights some super important reasons as to why you might consider seeing a doctor who is not affiliated with a hospital or large system. In addition, when patients have testing done at in-hospital labs and facilities, the costs are higher than stand-alone centers. "For

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The Physicians Foundation

AUGUST 15, 2024

is honored for his transformative work, connecting patients with primary care and critical health resources BOSTON, August 15, 2024 – The Physicians Foundation is proud to announce Jubril Oyeyemi, M.D., His dedication to this cause should serve as an inspiration to the entire medical community.” Jubril Oyeyemi, M.D.,

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Vascular Physician

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Peripheral Arterial Disease and Foot Wounds By Lauren Molchan, DPM R2 When do you suspect PAD in patients with wounds? · · Past medical history indicators of PAD include: history of smoking, age 65 or greater, diabetes history, CAD or stroke, or history of renal, carotid or mesenteric ischemia. If the ABI is higher than 1.2

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Medical Xpress

MAY 3, 2023

But fewer than 20 percent of at-risk patients utilize this testing, and even fewer engage in genetic counseling after referral, often due to clinical workflow challenges or barriers to care.

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Louisville Lectures

MAY 5, 2023

Boot Camp: PHASE TWO Or, Emergencies and Assessing Them This week, we will look at two highly anticipated videos, Electrolyte Emergencies by Dr. Eleanor Lederer and Assessing the Seriously Ill Patient by Dr. David Nunley. Are you a resident or medical student looking to learn practical, evidence based approaches to your patients?

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

After finishing medical school, they complete a three-year residency in internal medicine. Research shows that board-certified doctors make fewer errors and provide better care to their patients. Others choose to focus their practice on specific conditions or types of patients.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 5, 2025

After completing medical school, they must complete a three-year residency in internal medicine. At PACT Endocrinology, a referral isn’t required. Like many other medical specialties, the field of endocrinology is facing a shortage of physicians. Too much or too little of a hormone can cause these functions to not work properly.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

MARCH 14, 2025

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.

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Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

Employers are increasingly finding that DPC offers a personalized doctor-patient relationship, comprehensive preventive care, and overall cost savings. Thus, DPC forms a better long-term investment focused on preventive care, as opposed to only treating patients post-diagnosis. If you have a great relationship with your PCP, keep it!

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PEMBlog

MAY 28, 2025

In pediatric patients, complications can evolve rapidly and carry significant morbidity and mortality. ED referrals are often prompted by incidental findings of proteinuria or hematuria, or clinical concerns for hypertensive encephalopathy or PRES. Avoid transfusion unless clinically necessary. PMID: 27977505.

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Tiny Physician

JULY 12, 2021

For pediatrics, you have around 300 odd medical colleges in India; it’s not an easy decision to opt for one among them as many are equally good. The working hours will be over 12 hours per day in any clinical post-graduate course at any college, but it won’t affect your state of mind if the faculties and other staffs are cooperative.

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Internal Medicine Management ER Referral 52

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

MAY 24, 2022

I was so burnt out, dragging my feet, lugging my head from patient to patient. She was always the first one to notice and address patient difficulties. She would peer out at the gate of the clinic and start predicting what cases we would see. We didn’t have to wait long before the first patient came in.

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Physician's Practice

JULY 2, 2025

Topics Access and Reimbursement Billing & Collections Coding & Documentation Finance Law & Malpractice MedMal by Coverys Patient Engagement & Communications Staffing & Salary Technology Media Video & Interviews Podcasts Medical World News Pearls Surveys Best States to Practice Great American Physician Survey Staff Salary Survey (..)

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

This simple challenge was focused on putting ourselves in the shoes of our patients with dysphagia who are prescribed thickened liquids. And I think that we’re at this kind of crossroads right now in dysphagia, and dysphagia management where our patients are suffering. We revisit it, and make things better for our patients.

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Tiny Physician

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A few days back, a video went viral on social media in which a resident doctor (a doctor who is undergoing post-graduation / PG doctor) was shouting at the bystander of a patient. However, the core problem in our medical system is yet to be addressed which actually results in these unfortunate incidents. We are overworked. are not met.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 13, 2022

When I’m on service these days there is inevitably a moment when a resident says “Patient so-and-so is on X” – and I have absolutely no idea what X is. Alex: And we are delighted to welcome Rasheeda Hall, who is a physician scientist in the division of nephrology at Duke University School of Medicine, and sees patients at the Durham VA.

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PEMBlog

MAY 20, 2025

Learning Objectives Demonstrate the ability to use shared decision-making strategies when discussing imaging options with families of pediatric patients presenting to the Emergency Department. Optimizing Advanced Imaging of the Pediatric Patient in the Emergency Department: Policy Statement. Pediatrics. 2024;154(1):e2024066854.

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FDA Law

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Tobolowsky — The neonatal period is a unique and complex period of rapid growth and development throughout the body, thus creating unique and complex challenges in medical product development for this population. This guidance finalizes a draft guidance issued in February 2023. What to measure, when, and for how long?

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Clinic Physicals IT Referral 64

FDA Law

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Ryan Haight Act was enacted to address the legal “grey area” in which prescribers and pharmacies operated via the creation of two new statutory requirements: 1) the at least one “in-person” medical evaluation requirement for prescribing practitioners, 21 U.S.C. § 829(e); and 2) the modified registration requirement for online pharmacies.

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FDA Law

JANUARY 6, 2022

Wasserstein — “EKRA” refers to the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, which was part of the Substance Use – Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018. EKRA is codified at 18 U.S.C. § 220 and was described on HP&M’s blog here. 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. §

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FDA Law

JANUARY 6, 2022

Wasserstein — “EKRA” refers to the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, which was part of the Substance Use – Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act of 2018. EKRA is codified at 18 U.S.C. § 220 and was described on HP&M’s blog here. 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. § 18 U.S.C. §

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