Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Disparities in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and hypertension (HTN) control are well-described. R) Of these, the 551 patients exposed to a CHW tended to be younger, female, insured by Medicaid, live in a higher SVI area, work full time or were unemployed, or identified as Black and/or African American or Hispanic and Latino.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Community Diabetes Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Health insurance instability may be particularly challenging for patients with diabetes who need regular chronic care management to reduce the risk of diabetes complications. 46,844 patients were diagnosed with diabetes during study period. Having a prescription of insulin was not associated with likelihood of churning.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Insurance Diabetes Community 130

Noreta Family Medicine

JUNE 25, 2024

For instance, in May, I prescribed a diabetic medicine for a patient. The patient was unable to pick up the medicine due to the cost (about $1800), so I prescribed the other diabetic medicine in the same class. Insurance companies tend to lag behind current medical research.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Insurance Primary Care Board-Certified 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus and is the leading cause of blindness in working age Americans. Conclusions: Economic, social, and geographic factors are associated with diabetic adults receiving an annual eye exam.

Diabetes 130

Diabetes Screening Insurance Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: The proportion of patients with a premium billed for diabetes or hypertension was highest in small urban areas, but lower amongst patients with SMI across all three geographic settings, with particularly low values in metro.

Chronic Disease Management 130

Chronic Disease Management Chronic Disease Illness Management 130

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

Our practitioners at Mesa Family Physicians get to know your health patterns over time, making it easier to spot subtle changes that might indicate developing issues. Making Preventive Care Accessible to Everyone in Mesa At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that quality preventive care should be accessible to all members of our community.

Family Physician 100

Family Physician Preventative Care Preventive Care Families 100

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Most insurance plans cover preventive care visits at 100% with no copay or deductible, recognizing the substantial value these appointments provide in preventing more serious and costly health issues. The Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to cover a wide range of preventive services without patient cost-sharing.

Preventative Care 100

Preventative Care Preventive Care Appointment Screening 100