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Project ECHO Rheumatology - Rationale and Results from a Multi-Method Study to Capture Impact [Musculoskeletal and rheumatology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a virtually-delivered health professions education model, designed to improve patient care by enhancing primary care capacity in specialty topics. Conclusion The burden of rheumatic disease is rising.

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Mental Health in Michigan: A Direct Primary Care Approach

Plum Health

Paul, a direct primary care physician here in the Detroit, Michigan. I've seen firsthand the challenges people face when it comes to accessing quality mental health care. That's why I'm excited to talk about how direct primary care can offer a solution. This means they can provide personalized care and support.

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Healthcare Jobs in Hamden, CT: Opportunities for Every Experience Level

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Healthcare is a growing industry that offers diverse opportunities and career paths. Whether you’re embarking on a new career path or are decades into your healthcare career, you may find healthcare jobs in Hamden, CT at PACT. Advanced practice providers play a critical role in caring for patients at PACT.

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Hepatitis C Micro-elimination Using Patient Navigation In a Regional Healthcare System [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective(s): This research explores patient navigation between primary care and specialty care to facilitate treatment completion in a health care system. Intervention: Patient navigation program to specialist treatment from primary care with additional referral to behavioral health services.

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How Does Amazon Clinic Compare with Direct Primary Care?

The Direct Doctors Difference

” Sounds a lot like Direct Primary Care, doesn’t it? Meanwhile, if you were a member of a Direct Primary Care practice, like Direct Doctors, your visit would be free with your monthly membership fee (which averages $85 for adults). Upfront pricing. No appointments, and no insurance needed.” Or does it!?

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Should We Screen for Atrial Fibrillation? ESC Says Yes (2024), Evidence Says…?

Family Medicine Initiative

Nevertheless, it is recommended in the new ESC guidelines. Here are some insights. A limitation was that only 49% of those invited participated in the screening. What does the new 2024 ESC Guideline recommend? ” How independent is this ESC Guideline?

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An Evaluation of Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Incidence, Treatment, and Guideline Adherence in an Ambulatory Healthcare System [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]

Annals of Family Medicine

52.7% (n=2311/4385) were diagnosed in a Hospital / ED setting, 25.2% (1107) within a primary care setting, and 18.1% in an urgent care setting. Results: Between 1/1/2019 and 12/31/2021, 4385 persons were treated for chlamydia and gonorrhea were documented within the MedStar system.