Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To determine the effects of the SHaPED intervention on the use of non-opioid pain medicines in the management of low back pain in emergency departments. However, the original analyses did not look if the decrease in opioid use led to a greater use of the recommended analgesics (e.g. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs).

Management 130

Management Referral Education Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education has mandated incorporation of wellness curricula into all residencies, although there is limited data related to intervention effectiveness. Context: Physician burnout continues to rise. Evidence suggests that it begins during medical training, persisting into practice.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Education Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention: Primary care providers were invited to attend a webinar that focused on identifying patients who may benefit from CGM use, best practices for prescribing, and CGM interpretation. Practices referred patients to virCIS for CGM initiation and management for 6 months.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Patients Education 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a virtually-delivered health professions education model, designed to improve patient care by enhancing primary care capacity in specialty topics. Methods We adopted a multi-method study design, where qualitative and quantitative components of this study were conducted.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Diagnose Clinical Practice 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Primary care team members involved in high blood pressure management. COACH was embraced for its relative advantage over traditional workflows and its potential to empower and educate patients. Study design: Deductive qualitative analysis. Consideration of the care team workflows (i.e.,

Electronics 130

Electronics Patient-Centered Hypertension Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Family physicians' pivotal role in prevention and crisis management exposes them to mental stressors due to the highly demanding circumstances. This can potentially compromise their ability to provide optimal patient care. Context: Catastrophes (e.g., pandemic, etc.)

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Mental Health Family Families 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Patients with hidradenitis suppurative seek advice online, highlighting unmet needs in clinician-patient education regarding daily self-management strategies. One such outlet—the “Hidradenitis” subreddit—has become a popular forum for patients to exchange experiences and seek guidance on managing their disease. Only 13.9%

Education 52

Education Patients Management Patient-Centered 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Currently, only 43% of doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs) nationwide offer osteopathic manipulative treatments (OMT), with half of them providing OMT to ≤5% of their patients. Objective: This study investigates provider attitudes toward OMT and identifies barriers to referrals to address the unmet patient demand.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 130

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Provider Management Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Lifestyle medicine programs have demonstrated a positive impact in managing these diseases but are poorly implemented and unavailable in rural communities. Instrument: Participant and provider progress, satisfaction and feedback were elicited through questionnaires and focus groups. gender, age, race, education, etc.),

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Community Hypertension Mental Health 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Population Studied: Purposive sample of care team members (eg, physicians, social workers, diabetes educators, dietitians, community health workers).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Management Provider 130

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 15, 2025

What Happened: The Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation Education did not meet to discuss the bill. Sponsored by Representative David Faulkner, the bill aims to provide more affordable health coverage options for farmers and self-employed agricultural workers who lack access to employer-sponsored plans.

Insurance 130

Insurance Family Physician Hospital Management 130

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JUNE 24, 2025

Whether you're a resident navigating clinical load or a faculty physician juggling leadership and personal well-being, coaching can provide a powerful space for reflection, clarity, and growth. Coaching in academic medicine can feel a little abstract until you’re in it. ” you’re not alone.

Education 130

Education Individual Management IT 130

Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

birth control pills) Lifestyle changes (diet, stress management) Supplements for hormone regulation Prescriptions are delivered through local pharmacies or mailed directly to patients. Felix Health : Provides customized treatment plans for hormonal issues. Felix Health : Provides customized treatment plans for hormonal issues.

Management 52

Management Appointment Lab Testing Consulting 52

The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

In the mid-1990s, the American Medical Association confidently predicted that the penetration of managed care would lead to a large "physician surplus" and convinced Congress to cap the number of graduate medical education (GME) positions subsidized by the Medicare program.

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Family Families 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. Distributing intake throughout the day has been shown to enhance muscle synthesis, and targeting 90 g/day provides 1.2 g/kg/d for someone who is starting at 75 kg (or 165 lb).

Management 52

Management Primary Care Physicals Telehealth 52

Concierge Choice Physicians

JANUARY 28, 2025

They receive enhanced support and service from staff members, and medical advocacy and coordination with other health providers the patient may see. It’s a comprehensive, enhanced practice experience that can be difficult to provide in today’s busy, high-need medical marketplace.

Board-Certified 130

Board-Certified Internal Medicine Specialization Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

A lecture was given to residents and faculty with a pre and post-intervention survey including a brief quiz about interpretation and management of syphilis results as well as assessment of confidence in performing same as well as teaching this content. respectively).

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Screening Education 130

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come. Our physicians provide these services with sensitivity and thoroughness.

Preventive Care 100

Preventive Care Preventative Care Family Physician Screening 100

A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 9, 2025

It is hugely inefficient to do mass education and mass screenings with large populations on a one-on-one basis. Another problem with primary care today is that managers and EMR programmers have basically no idea of what we do, the cognitive aspect of doctoring. This is obviously leaving less time to treat sick people one by one.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Insurance Screening Diagnose 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Motivation to overcome the many challenges is needed to meet the critical need for high quality, lifelong management of OUD, just as with any other chronic disease. Objective: We offered educational videos aligned with key determinants of behavior change and assessed their impact on attitudes and intention to explore MOUD.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Education Patient-Centered Chronic Disease 130

Barton Associates

JUNE 5, 2025

Firsthand Impact On Underserved Communities Locum tenens provided Laurence with exposure to communities that were significantly different from the patient population he served at his private practice. Eighty percent of the patients at the facility relied on Medicaid, highlighting their lower income and educational status.

Private Practice 52

Private Practice Provider Education Community 52

Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. Choosing the right diabetes doctor can make a major difference in how effectively your condition is managed, your quality of life, and your long-term health outcomes.

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Board-Certified Management Internal Medicine 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

In the past decade, advancements in technology have revolutionized the way diabetes is managed. The daily grind of monitoring blood glucose levels, adjusting medications, and managing complications can be exhausting. With all this progress comes a significant issue burnout for patients and clinicians.

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Healthcare Professional Nurse Practitioner Healthcare 52

Canadian Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

These included volume of paperwork, inbox management, and lack of compensation for the hours of administrative tasks performed. Study findings provide personal strategies and system solutions to guide practitioners, policy-makers, and educators.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Family Physician Relationship Family 52

Canadian Family Physician

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Objective To highlight the escalating need for enhanced education on foreskin care among patients and health care providers, particularly as neonatal circumcision rates decline. Articles were reviewed for relevance and quality of evidence was provided with the level of evidence in parentheses throughout the review.

Complication 40

Complication Management Primary Care Education 40

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

JUNE 2, 2025

Entry level roles typically don’t require education beyond a high school diploma or GED. Medical biller: Medical billers are responsible for submitting claims to patients’ insurance providers, and following up to ensure the practice receives payment. Previous management experience is required.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Physician Primary Care 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

Cost-sharing and education may improve access to GLP-1 therapies for obesity, but systemic barriers remain, requiring broader policy and clinical reforms. Healthcare Professionals Among healthcare professionals, potential barriers include lack of education, safety concerns, and obesity stigma/weight bias.

Healthcare Professional 52

Healthcare Professional Insurance Manufacturing Healthcare 52

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 1, 2025

Here are the top 10 jobs to consider, including the education requirements and average pay in Connecticut. Education requirements: Completion of a Medical Assisting certificate program. Education requirements: A high school diploma or GED. Education requirements: A high school diploma or GED. per hour 2. per hour 3.

Board-Certified 52

Board-Certified Education Insurance Patient-Centered 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

Physicians can often literally meet patients where they are and address the broader social determinants of health, such as housing, education, and income, which significantly impact patient well-being and illness prevention. Connect patients with local resources such as food banks, housing assistance, and mental health services.

Chronic Disease Management 52

Chronic Disease Management Community Education Chronic Disease 52

The Medical Futurist

JUNE 2, 2025

Defining DTx Digital therapeutics deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by high-quality software programs to prevent, manage, or treat a medical disorder or disease. On one hand, they stand toe-to-toe, each offering unique modes of healing, on the other, they do their best when working together.

Healthcare Professional 69

Healthcare Professional Patients Management Mental Health 69

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Adults with complex needs require health and social services from a variety of providers, which can lead to frequent use of services. Appropriate change management, including external facilitation, was also important to promote implementation and ensure sustainability of ICP over time.

Integrated Care 130

Integrated Care Primary Care Healthcare Professional Management 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In recent years, given significant challenges with accessing primary care physicians in Canada, there has been increased attention towards involving other health care providers, such as rehabilitation professionals, for managing different conditions.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Consulting Physicals Emergency Room 130

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 27, 2025

Healthcare administrative assistants manage crucial administrative tasks in medical offices. Their role improves the patient experience and helps doctors, nurses, and other providers work more efficiently. Typical responsibilities include: Managing front desk operations, including greeting patients and answering phones.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Private Practice Electronics Management 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

This study uncovered negative and positive provider, treatment, and system-related factors that contribute to these patients’ experiences and offered recommendations for improving care experiences.” Embedding a psychiatric registered nurse or SUD counselor can decompress boarding and free physicians to manage medical presentations.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Physicals Patient-Centered Patients 52

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 22, 2025

Those goals could include reaching a healthy blood pressure, lowering your cholesterol levels or managing complications associated with diabetes. Regular physical activity: Exercise is an important part of managing diabetes because it helps your body use insulin more effectively, which can help you control your blood sugar.

Treatment Plan 52

Treatment Plan Diabetes Consulting Management 52

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

The answer is simple: proactive mental health care allows you to build resilience, manage stress effectively, and maintain emotional balance even during difficult times. Regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain, while proper nutrition provides the nutrients necessary for optimal cognitive performance.

Mental Health 100

Mental Health IT Family Physician Physicals 100

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 7, 2025

Prior Authorization Commission (SF 1739): Aims to streamline and reform the prior authorization process, reducing administrative burdens on health care providers. HF 981 : Opioid prevention and education funding provided, and money appropriated (author: Rep. The MAFP is part of a coalition supporting this effort.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Finance Primary Care Insurance 52