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Advancing Primary Care through a Model Unit for Innovative Practice Enhancement [Practice management and organization]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting or Dataset: Data includes secondary data gathered through Epic electronic medical records system as well as primary data collected from physicians, APPs, and staff working in the MU. Results: We observed an increase in telehealth visits from 4% to 9% and uptake of ambient documentation by 9 of 10 providers during a pilot period.

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Forecasting and adapting to the family medicine workforce shortage

The Health Policy Exchange

In the mid-1990s, the American Medical Association confidently predicted that the penetration of managed care would lead to a large "physician surplus" and convinced Congress to cap the number of graduate medical education (GME) positions subsidized by the Medicare program.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

This blog covers everything you need to know—from appointment types and coding to telehealth options and what really happens during your time with the provider. Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals.

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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background The use of telehealth to mitigate the maternity care crisis is an area of great interest. Telehealth as an alternative to in-person health appointments gained prominence at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health institutions rapidly adopted video and voice consultations to limit viral transmissions.

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Accessing Pediatric Endocrinology Online in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Finding timely and specialized medical care can be quite a challenge for families, especially when it comes to pediatric endocrinology. Pediatric endocrinology is a medical specialty that zeroes in on hormone-related conditions in children and teenagers. What Is Pediatric Endocrinology? Why Choose Virtual Pediatric Endocrine Care?

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Booking a Canadian Endocrinologist for Online Follow-Ups

Dr. Zaar

Routine follow-ups ensure treatment is working, symptoms remain stable, and medication doses stay accurate. Most platforms follow these steps: Choose a Telehealth Platform Trusted services like Maple, Tia Health, and TELUS Health offer endocrinology consultations. Have your medication list, symptom notes, and lab results ready.

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RSV: Recognizing RSV Symptoms in Adults

Doctor On Demand

Let’s explore the distinctive signs of RSV in adults, highlight the similarities with other respiratory illnesses, and emphasize the importance of seeking professional medical advice. To start, you can schedule a video appointment with a board-certified doctor through the Doctor On Demand telehealth app or website.