Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context With buprenorphine prescribing restrictions lifted, primary care physicians (PCP) are frequently the first contact for patients who have opioid use disorder (OUD) and require treatment with buprenorphine. Study Design A behavioral health curriculum was designed for second year residents. Notable, 92.9%

Education 130

Education Primary Care Physician Primary Care DO 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Referrals were not placed for patients being discharged to another facility or who already had an outside primary care provider. Intervention: A team was created with an attending physician, care coordinators, and front office staff. Results: The no-show rate to TCM appointments was 44% prior to the intervention.

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Appointment Hospital Management DO 130

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

PURPOSE Primary care is the foundation of any health care system. Primary care improves the health of communities and decreases health inequities. METHODS We used the 2019 Virginia All-Payers Claims Database to identify primary care physicians (PCPs) and the number of distinct patients seen by each physician.

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Primary Care PCP PCP Primary Care Physician 130

Annals of Family Medicine

JANUARY 27, 2025

Primary care physicians (PCPs) rarely receive training about adoptees including their mental health needs and increased suicide risk. The growing availability and popularity of direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits amplifies the need for PCPs to be prepared to address genetic testing for adoptees with LFMH.

Primary Care Physician 130

Primary Care Physician Primary Care Patients Mental Health 130

Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Understand the Different Types of Diabetes Doctors Before searching for a diabetes doctor, it’s important to understand the types of medical professionals who treat Type 2 diabetes: Primary Care Physician (PCP): Often the first point of contact, they handle basic diabetes management.

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Board-Certified Management Internal Medicine 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

It takes more than just a physician’s clinical expertise to achieve optimal outcomes for these patients; it also requires effective communication and care coordination to ensure that physicians receive all the information necessary to care for their patients. Have open gaps in care or medications not filled.

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Chronic Condition Patients Management Primary Care Physician 59

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective This study aimed to define the association between an outreach education and LCS guideline eligibility assessment intervention on SDM occurrence on LCS completion. Liaison sent a memo through the EHR to the PCP, noting eligibility status, prompted to complete SDM at the upcoming visit and provided order codes and instructions.

Education 130

Education Patients Primary Care PCP 130