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Risking It All For a New Business Model at Family Physicians of St. Joe

Family Physicians of St. Joseph

Joseph, the family medicine practice is committed to providing exceptional, affordable, patient-centered primary care in SW Michigan without reliance on insurance companies for payment of services. From the time of its inception until October 2017, Family Physicians of St. Joseph, P.C.,

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Impact of Integrative Medicine in People with Cancer: An Analysis from the BraveNet Practice-Based Research Network [Cancer research (not screening)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population: Adults with cancer (any type), completion of the index visit survey, as well as receipt of >1 integrative medicine encounter and completion of >1 one follow-up survey over 12 months. The mean age was 55 years and 72% had commercial insurance. Breast cancer was the most common (51%) diagnosis.

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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. There are many factors that make it a challenge to get answers for unexplained symptoms.

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The association between inability to afford to see a doctor and days of poor physical or mental health among adults in Ohio. [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: This study assessed the association between the inability to afford to see a doctor and days of poor physical or mental health among adults in Ohio. An interaction was added to the regression model to estimate if insurance type moderated the effect.

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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

You just got to take a good history and do a physical examination, especially when the symptoms are typical, like regurgitation, heartburn, or epigastric pain in an older child or adolescent. 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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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.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

The Hidden Benefits of Regular Check-ups You Might Be Missing Many residents of Mesa and the surrounding Arizona communities don’t realize that preventive care goes far beyond just “checking the box” for your annual physical. We work with most major insurance plans and offer transparent pricing options for self-pay patients.