Integrated Care News by CFHA

JUNE 24, 2025

Behavioral health (BH) clinicians who provide clinical supervision often lack formal training for primary care settings, and there is little formal support in their practice settings, which can lead to isolation. There is not yet a uniform approach to providing professional development in primary care supervision. In one of my latest publications in The Clinical Teacher , I share findings from our work that aims to improve that process, by enhancing training and connection among behavioral healt

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KevinMD

JUNE 14, 2025

We all know the population is aging, but did you know that close to half of all adults over age 65 in the U.S. have some kind of disability? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) includes as a disability any “physical or mental impairment that limits one or more life activities” or a history or Read more… Why health care must adapt to meet the needs of older adults with disabilities originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 7, 2025

I was covering for Dr. Kim the other day. A 60-something diabetic who had started taking insulin a few months ago had left a message that she wanted to change from Novolog (insulin aspart) to Humalog (insulin lispro) because she had just had her second UTI (urinary tract infection). And she had just read that UTI is listed as a side effect of Novolog but not of Humalog.

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Dr Chatterjee

JUNE 10, 2025

Our posture, our breath, the way our feet strike the ground – all tell the story of how we move through life. But how often do we pay attention to this story - or even rewrite it?

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Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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AMMD

JUNE 12, 2025

Thyroid health can be confusing. Many symptoms overlap and can be mistaken for other conditions. On top of that, thyroid dysfunction is common, especially in women, and often misdiagnosed in early stages. You may feel tired, anxious, or unwell, yet your lab results are "normal." Trust me, you are not alone. You might have heard the terms hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 23, 2025

Endoscopies could be replaced by far less invasive capsule sponge tests for half of all patients with Barrett's esophagus, a known precursor to esophageal cancer, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital and Queen Mary University of London. The research was published in The Lancet.

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KevinMD

JUNE 27, 2025

As artificial intelligence gains ground in every aspect of health care, from diagnostics to documentation, an urgent question arises: Are we gaining efficiency at the cost of empathy? Drawing inspiration from Simon Sinek’s perspective on AI and humanity, this piece explores how health care can embrace innovation without compromising the very heart of medicine. 1.

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Mere Mortal MD

JUNE 15, 2025

Exactly five years ago today I decided to stop drinking alcohol. In part, it was because I was very depressed, burned out from my job, and existentially unhappy. But it was also because I had a drinking problem. Not the black-out-wake-up-hungover-can’t-remember-what-I-did-the-night-before-kind of problem, but rather, a slowly-smoldering-need-a-little-bit-every-day-kind of problem.

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Dr Chatterjee

JUNE 12, 2025

Dr William Li shares how certain foods can stimulate and protect our vital stem cells, which enhances our body’s natural ability to regenerate and heal.

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NPR Health

JUNE 22, 2025

Cuts to Medicaid moving through Congress would shake up health care in the scenic San Luis Valley — with negative downstream effects on local jobs, businesses and education.

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AMMD

JUNE 17, 2025

Low thyroid hormone is more common than many realize. Whether you have received a formal diagnosis or you simply feel exhausted, foggy, or have noticed weight gain, your thyroid gland may be the root cause. Especially if you are also struggling with low energy, cold hands and feet, or thinning hair. It’s important to understand that thyroid medication is not the only option.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

JUNE 12, 2025

On October 6, 2017, a van loaded with medical supplies departed from the Health Center, bound for the local airport. Aboard were the CEO and CMO, personally accompanying critical relief supplies to the hurricane-stricken island. The plane was piloted by a native of the island, deeply committed to helping his community. This trip was one of several that delivered aid and helped evacuate residents devastated by the hurricane.

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KevinMD

JUNE 8, 2025

Administrative violence in medicine is often understood as harm to patients due to systemic issues; however, administrative violence in medicine is also a process used to inflict harm on physicians, destabilizing the medical field on both systemic and individual levels. While much attention is given to how institutions and governments perpetuate administrative violence, it can Read more… The hidden war on doctors: Understanding administrative violence originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 23, 2025

Skin grafts genetically engineered from a patient's own cells can heal persistent wounds in people with an extremely painful dermatologic disease, a Stanford Medicine-led clinical trial has shown. The grafts treat severe dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, or EB, a genetic condition in which the skin is so fragile the slightest touch can cause blistering and wounds, eventually leading to large, open lesions that never heal and are immensely painful.

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 21, 2025

Six years ago, I wrote the essay below about an article I read in the New England Journal of Medicine. Its basic argument was that it isn’t sustainable to only see patients one by one in traditional doctor visits. I thought of it the other day when I put together a presentation about Galileo’s way of interacting with patients. We meet people where they are and in many different ways.

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NPR Health

JUNE 13, 2025

A document circulated to members of Congress misinterprets studies and cites debunked research, scientists say. It could influence congressional perceptions of vaccine safety.

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Boulder Medical Center

JUNE 27, 2025

A Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a once-per-year appointment covered by Medicare Part B. Unlike a routine physical or sick visit, the AWV focuses on health risk assessment, screening, and prevention—not diagnosing or treating new or existing conditions. The post Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: What Is It? appeared first on Boulder Medical Center.

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Family Medicine Austin

JUNE 27, 2025

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect millions of Americans each year, with women being particularly susceptible to these uncomfortable and sometimes painful infections. While antibiotics remain an essential treatment option, at Family Medicine Austin, we believe in taking a comprehensive approach to UTI prevention and management. Let’s explore some innovative strategies that can help reduce your […] The post Beyond Antibiotics: Family Medicine Austin’s Innovative Approaches to UTI

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KevinMD

JUNE 16, 2025

We are more than a decade into what has been called the deadliest drug epidemic in American history. Every medical professional is now educated on the risks of opioids. Nearly every hospital has issued guidelines about careful prescribing. And yet — at the bedside, some things haven’t changed. This was driven home to me again Read more… It’s time for pain protocols to catch up with the opioid crisis originally appeared in KevinMD.com.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 30, 2025

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have found that two common types of hormone therapy may alter breast cancer risk in women before age 55. The study, "Hormone therapy use and young-onset breast cancer: a pooled analysis of prospective cohorts included in the Premenopausal Breast Cancer Collaborative Group," was published in The Lancet Oncology.

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 30, 2025

How we take a medical history or review of systems, from our choice of words and tone of voice to our body language, can make all the difference in the world in terms of what we learn about our patients. I think this skill is undervalued in healthcare, compared with journalism or criminal investigative work. Here’s a piece I wrote once for The Health Care Blog: Interviewing celebrities can make you a celebrity yourself, and it can make you very rich.

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NPR Health

JUNE 20, 2025

Caregiving traces the history — and unique challenges of — caring for family members in the U.S. In the documentary, viewers meet caregivers like Malcoma Brown-Ekeogu, who now helps her husband, Kenneth, with even his most basic needs, like walking and bathing. "I never let him see me cry," she says.'/> A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S., revealing why those caring for family are often on their

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Dr Chatterjee

JUNE 3, 2025

Our posture, our breath, the way our feet strike the ground – all tell the story of how we move through life. But how often do we pay attention to this story - or even rewrite it?

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Family Medicine Austin

JUNE 16, 2025

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience and efficiency are more important than ever in healthcare. Waiting days or even weeks for diagnostic results can be stressful and delay crucial treatment. That’s why having access to advanced onsite diagnostics is a game-changer for both patients and healthcare providers. At Family Medicine Austin, we’re dedicated to enhancing patient […] The post Enhancing Patient Care Through Advanced Onsite Diagnostics appeared first on Family M

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KevinMD

JUNE 28, 2025

Why doctors should care Generative AI has moved from hype to bedside utility. Ambient “copilot” apps draft encounter notes. Large language models (LLMs) summarise new studies in seconds. Early adopters save hours each week and report less burnout. Five core concepts, clinical parallels Neural networks → Repeated pattern-finding, like residents running endless simulations.

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 16, 2025

Australian researchers have demonstrated that the use of a new, less toxic drug combination after stem cell transplants for leukemia significantly improves patient outcomes post-transplant, reducing the risk of the life-threatening complication of graft versus host disease (GVHD).

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 8, 2025

It’s been six years since I posted this on my WordPress blog and the reaction has been an almost deafening silence. Personally, I think this would be a huge improvement for clinicians who are constantly trying to find the clinical essence among all the verbiage in modern day office notes. A Country Doctor Writes: is a reader-supported publication.

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NPR Health

JUNE 11, 2025

Two days after firing vaccine experts who help set the nation's immunization policies, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked eight successors for the CDC panel.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Caring for patients with multiple chronic conditions requires identifying those at risk, clear communication, and coordinated care to improve outcomes. Approximately 60% of American adults live with at least one chronic condition , and 40% of them have more than one. Many of these patients are clinically complex and receive care from multiple professionals—which creates unique management hurdles.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 17, 2025

One of the most common childhood fears is going to the dentist. Who would not relate? Sitting in a huge chair illuminated by blinding light, enduring lengthy seated sessions with someone looking and poking inside your mouth using edgy and frightening devices, producing sounds like the screams of tortured souls from hell. And finally, when the misery is over, that same someone tells you not to eat your favourite sweets and instructs you to brush your teeth regularly.

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KevinMD

JUNE 23, 2025

As a psychiatrist deeply committed to my patients’ well-being, there are moments etched into my memory—moments of profound suffering, struggle, and ultimately, redemption. I vividly recall Sarah (name changed for confidentiality), a 45-year-old teacher whose severe depression had drained all joy from her life. “Dr. Rifai, I just want my life back,” she told me, Read more… How deep transcranial magnetic stimulation is transforming mental health care originally appeared in KevinM

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Medical Xpress

JUNE 23, 2025

Published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, a University of Minnesota research team has demonstrated that measuring SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater continues to accurately predict COVID-19 infections in a community.

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A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 1, 2025

I wrote this in 2017, when I was working with a simple EMR and when my practice had 15 minute visits. Years later, after adopting Epic, we never got over what was supposed to be a temporary slowing down to 30 minute visits while learning the new system. I have heard of practices where providers tell their patients that they’ll get 10 minutes face-to-face, so the doctor has enough time to work the computer, documenting the 10 minute encounter.

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NPR Health

JUNE 26, 2025

The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.

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Family Medicine Austin

JUNE 6, 2025

Autoimmune diseases affect millions of people worldwide, disrupting daily life with symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and digestive issues. Managing these chronic conditions often requires more than just medication; it calls for a holistic approach that addresses the whole person. At Family Medicine Austin, we believe in empowering our patients with integrative lifestyle strategies tailored […] The post Integrative Lifestyle Strategies for Autoimmune Health: Personalized Plans appeared fi

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Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

Staying hydrated is always important, but in the warmer months, it becomes essential. These summer hydration tips can help you stay energized, protect your heart, and avoid heat-related illness during outdoor activity or everyday errands. Whether you’re working in the yard or walking around Upland, hydration plays a key role in how you feel and function.

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