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Optimizing Medical Legal Partnerships for sustainable public funding through the tele-legal model [Mixed methods research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: Tele-legal services were provided by one full time poverty lawyer and paralegal January 2021-June 2023. Participating clinic sites offered convenience sample frame, patients with legal needs were identified through universal and secondary screening approach.

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Economic analysis of virtual Medical Legal Partnership model [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: Tele-legal services were provided over 30 months, with correlating Medicaid claims data. Clinics: AF Williams Family Medicine, Lowry Internal Medicine. Intervention/Instrument: Legal-needs screening tool. Setting or Dataset: Medicaid Claims, Epic electronic health record.

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Addressing diabetes management in the context of social needs: a qualitative study of primary care providers [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

family medicine, general internal medicine, endocrinology) affiliated with an academic medical center serving a diverse population in a mid-western metropolitan area. Setting: Ambulatory clinics (e.g.,

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Implementation and Uptake of the Virginia Mental Health Access Program [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Increasing access to primary care clinicians who are better able to screen and treat pediatric mental health conditions can improve mental health and reduce unnecessary ED visits. Objective: We sought to assess the uptake of VMAP in Virginia and compare the characteristics of VMAP supported versus non-VMAP supported clinicians.

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Drinking the Disease: Arsenic Exposure in Well Water from the Perspective of Patients and Providers [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Despite recommendations for routine screening, this is rarely done. Population Studied: Midwestern clinicians within the specialties of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pediatrics (671 clinicians); and all Midwestern adult patients aged over 18 years (257 000 patients).

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A Change of Mind on MOUD: Impact of Messages to Motivate Expanded Access to Buprenorphine in Primary Care Settings [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

The primary video addressed key barriers and negative perceptions of buprenorphine prescribing; two supplementary videos centered on clinical and societal benefits (external motivation) or personal and professional rewards (internal motivation). Continuing education (CME) credit and up to $75 reimbursement were provided.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. Your provider updates this information at each visit to maintain an accurate picture of your health journey.