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Action Needed to Close Racial Gaps in Autism Services

Physician's Weekly

As autism diagnoses increase, especially in marginalized groups, experts call for better funding, research inclusion, service access, and workforce diversity. Funding issues are primarily due to state mandates that insurance companies are required to reimburse autism-related healthcare costs.

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A patient’s perspective: The evolving landscape of IBD

ABIM

IBD is also increasingly being diagnosed in racial and ethnic minorities, children, and older adults. Now, in 2025, it’s both validating and heartbreaking to see the rise in IBD diagnoses in Peru. Not just because of the physical toll, but because I endured them in silence. Now as many as 1 in every 100 U.S.

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Mental Health in Michigan: A Direct Primary Care Approach

Plum Health

Affordable Care: The fixed monthly fee for direct primary care can be a more affordable option than traditional insurance plans. It's important to remember that mental health is just as important as physical health. With the help of his doctor, John was able to develop coping mechanisms and build a stronger support network.

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

Health insurance covers only very short visits that are limited to 1-2 problems per visit, leaving little time for patients to be able to share all of the relevant information about longstanding symptoms. If you have already been diagnosed with any medical conditions, write down all of the diagnoses you have.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

I’ll make the important distinction between gastritis – which is diagnosed only via endoscopy – and dyspepsia, the term best used to describe the symptoms many patients experience. Again, otherwise the diagnosis is based on history and physical examination. You want to take a good history on feeding or dietary habits.

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Doctor: "You are ready for discharge."

Mere Mortal MD

My role is to head the rehabilitation team, while treating any medical complications that may arise from their initial injury or diagnoses. Patients will participate in physical therapy (PT) for sure, which may or may not include some time on a treadmill, if they can walk. His medical diagnoses were stable.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

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.