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Primary care severe asthma registry project-phase 1: e-Delphi results for registry entry and indices of clinician behaviour [Pulmonary and critical care]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting or Dataset: The University of Toronto Practice-based and Learning Research Network (UPLEARN) in Ontario, Canada, comprises ~400 primary care physicians contributing data on ~400,000 patients. In Round 4, panelists categorized these criteria as core, desired or optional data elements.

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Maryland's Primary Care Program: incremental progress or breakthrough?

The Health Policy Exchange

With 476 participating primary care practices, MDPCP provides prospective, non-visit based payments known as "care management fees" and operational support from a program management office and Care Transformation Organizations (CTO).

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Redesigning Primary Care Workflows to Optimize Obesity Management

Physician's Weekly

Barriers include time constraints, lack of training in obesity treatment, limited reimbursement, and the absence of structured care pathways. This unmet need is compounded by growing therapeutic options that primary care physicians may be unfamiliar with or uncomfortable prescribing.

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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

Many of these patients are clinically complex and receive care from multiple professionals—which creates unique management hurdles. It’s easy to understand why communication barriers can hinder care coordination between primary care physicians (PCPs), specialists, hospitalists, and professionals at other facilities.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

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.

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Healthcare Jobs in Hamden, CT: Opportunities for Every Experience Level

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

EHR support specialist: These technical support professionals specialize in electronic health record systems. Care coordinator: Care coordinators help patients access the care they need through collaborating with other departments and removing barriers to care. Previous management experience is required.

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Episode 293 – Antiracism in Medicine Series – Episode 22 – Live from SGIM 2023: Best of Antiracism Research at the Society of General Internal Medicine’s 2023 Annual Meeting

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Episode Learning Objectives After listening to this episode, learners will be able to… Differentiate between stigma and bias in health care and the electronic health record using provided examples. Identify strategies to mitigate bias and stigma in the electronic health record as a trainee and medical practitioner.