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The Impact of Integrated Care on Healthcare Utilization and Costs: Evidence from the Kansas Health Homes Medicaid Program [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Individuals with complex conditions—those with multiple physical, mental, or behavioral health conditions--require numerous health and social services that are not effectively co-delivered by the current healthcare system.

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Validation of an Administrative Knee Osteoarthritis Severity Index in a Veterans Health Affairs Cohort [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

However, it is unclear whether results would generalize to other healthcare populations. The first OA diagnosis in record must occur from 2009-2014 and index date is OA diagnosis date. Results: Overall, average age at OA diagnosis was 64.0 Final sample size was 435,731. Outcome Measures: Time to TKA. years (SD 8.8), 78.2%

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Creative Dissemination: Community-Engaged Mural to Disseminate the PORTRAIT Registry on Peripheral Arterial Disease [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Public health initiatives, including community engagement projects, are vital for promoting early diagnosis and encouraging behaviors to combat PAD. Materials detailed resources for PAD screening, physical activity, and smoking cessation and were distributed through dissemination activities and partners.

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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

It also offers improved speed and accuracy, making it a preferred choice for many healthcare providers. One of the primary applications of this imaging technique is the diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD). This is particularly beneficial in pediatric cases where early diagnosis is crucial. How is CT-Angiogram Performed?

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. For a new patient visit , both ICD-10 (diagnosis) and CPT (procedure) codes are assigned. What’s the Difference Between Establishing Care and a Physical?

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Varicocele: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

Vascular Physician

Varicocele: Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options Varicocele is a condition that occurs when the veins within the loose pouch of skin that contain the testicles become swollen or enlarged. Grade I: This type cannot be seen but can be felt by your healthcare provider using the Valsalva maneuver.

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You don’t need X-Rays to tell if a child is constipated

PEMBlog

Constipation is a clinical diagnosis and does not require testing, yet as many as 70% of children who are given a diagnosis of constipation in the emergency department have an abdominal x-ray completed. The diagnosis of constipation should be made based on a good history and clinical exam.

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