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Health Trends Across Communities: a healthcare system-public health collaboration to advance health equity across Minnesota [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Public health data in the Unites States often report on a limited number of conditions, are unable to identify trends in small geographic regions, or are not timely enough to inform current policy. Objective: To use summary EHR information to support efforts to improve community health and health equity in Minnesota.

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Patient Perceptions of a Lifestyle Medicine Clinic in Southwest Virginia [Mixed methods research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is an evidence-based approach to prevention and treatment of chronic disease by addressing six pillars: physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management (recovery), connection, and substance use. Instrument: REDCap survey administered electronically or by phone.

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Validation of an Administrative Knee Osteoarthritis Severity Index in a Veterans Health Affairs Cohort [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Administrative electronic health record (EHR) datasets offer a low-cost opportunity to investigate influences on knee osteoarthritis (OA) prevalence and outcomes such as total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Intervention/Instrument: OASI, updated every 6-months from OA date to end of follow-up. Outcome Measures: Time to TKA. were White, 19.7%

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Position Statement on Measurement Based Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Rather, it is an evidence-based, collaborative process that mirrors the well-established framework of using physical symptom monitoring (e.g., vital signs, bloodwork laboratory findings, and other physical test data) as a means of guiding care over time. 3, 4) Why is MBC important? 1, 8, 9) d. 12-19) What is CFHA’s position on MBC?

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

What information should you bring? Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. What’s the Difference Between Establishing Care and a Physical? It may or may not include a full physical exam. Absolutely.

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A Framework for AI-enabled Digital Twins in Clinical Decision-making [Systematic review, meta-analysis, or scoping review]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Digital Twins (DTs) are innovative tools that blend physical and virtual objects, with potential to transform health care. Study Design: We performed a scoping review searching three electronic databases. Dataset: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase (Ovid), and IEEE Xplore on August 4, 2023.

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

By 2027, at least 80% of electronic prior authorization requests will be answered in real time, and the process will be easier to do online. Officials are also working to improve access to physical therapy, diagnostic imaging and outpatient surgery. More information Harvard Health has more on prior authorization.