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Translating the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit into Messages and Materials to Improve Preventive Care In Older Adults. [Community based participatory research]

Annals of Family Medicine

The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a Medicare benefit aimed at increasing preventive care and building a stronger patient-clinician relationship. However, uptake of the AWV in primary care has been low, and many patients are unaware of this free annual visit. Study Design and Analysis. Participants. Outcome Measures.

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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

One way the persistent health inequalities experienced by these sections of the population can be addressed is by providing integrated "place-based" care. We interviewed 15 staff involved in delivering the SCZ these included GPs, secondary care consultants, and social care practitioners.

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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

It offers care where people already are: their doctor’s office, their community mental health clinic, their OB/GYN’s exam room. Also encourage state Medicaid offices to renew efforts to limit regulation related to integrated care practices. You don’t have to build it from scratch.

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Primary Care Utilization in Native American Communities: Challenges and Opportunities [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) patients are disproportionately affected by deleterious health outcomes for many preventable disease when compared to their non-indigenous counterparts. It is paramount to understand the barriers faced by the AI/AN community to better serve their medical needs.

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Dr. Donovan Ogboh, DO Comes To Plum Health DPC July 2025

Plum Health

Donovan Ogboh is a Family Medicine Doctor in Detroit Michigan Dr. Donovan Ogboh is a board-certified family medicine physician with a dedicated interest in preventive care, sports medicine, pediatric care, women’s health, and the ongoing management of chronic conditions.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

The Southern California Permanente Medical Group is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with more than 8,800 physicians providing care for over 4.8 In addition, Dr. Nguyen co-chairs the SCPMG Virtual Medical Center and brings extensive expertise as a practicing family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

A preventive care visit serves as one of the most valuable tools for maintaining your long-term health. Understanding Your Preventive Care Visit Your preventive care visit differs significantly from a standard office visit or sick appointment.