Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis Retrospective, longitudinal study using electronic health records. Intervention/Instrument A multiclass random forest (RF) method for risk prediction was utilized. Setting Family medicine clinics in an academic medical center in southcentral Pennsylvania. The RF models had an AUROC of 0.87 for CA, 0.85

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Additionally, residents were provided with a detailed rubric outlining specific metrics on which their presentations would be evaluated. Study Design and Analysis We conducted a retrospective survey distributed electronically and securely among the graduating class of residents.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These include minimizing resource utilization and decreasing the risk of complications associated with IV antibiotics such as diarrhea. Study Design and Analysis Five electronic research databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials (RCT) and non-randomized studies of interventions.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This project is based on a grant given to provide infant mortality health education and promotion interventions to low-income families at Hawthorne Landing, an apartment complex in Fairborn. Study Design This study utilized a combination of qualitative and quantitative design to perform a needs assessment of Fairborn, Ohio.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 8, 2025

Evidence-based strategies for increasing vaccine uptake A recent systematic review provides an overview of evidence-based strategies for increasing vaccine uptake and indicates that multi-component interventions are more effective than single-component interventions. I discussed this debate in my previous blog post.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Successful implementation required the development of a scalable family history collection tool, the Genetic and Wellness Assessment (GWA) and Breast Health Assessment (BHA) tools; integrated pharmacogenomics programming; educational programming; electronic medical record integration; and robust clinical decision support tools.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We utilized AI tools in the qualitative software program Atlas.ti This analysis was part of a larger implementation study called PATHWEIGH, which provides a toolset embedded in the EpicTM electronic health record and other supportive services to help practices provide weight management to their patients.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting and Population Studied Interviewees were primary care providers and administrative staff representing a range of payment models, a variety of clinic models, from both urban and rural locations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Intervention Thirty-six (36) interviews were conducted by one qualitative researcher.

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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.” Provide printed “What to Expect” one‑pagers at registration to align patient expectations with ED capabilities. Safety net at capacity.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Community health centers (CHCs) provide critical safety-net health care for millions of underserved patients in the U.S., The Self-Identified Need for Contraception-based electronic clinical quality measures (SINC-based eCQMs) measure if patients who self-identify their interest in contraception receive a method.

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Today's Hospitalist

MAY 9, 2025

Since the mid-1990s, our capacity for innovation has never stopped as hospitalists navigate a complex landscape of acute illnesses, interprofessional collaborations and the imperative to provide efficient, high-quality care. We have seen explosive growth and become a cornerstone of modern health care systems.

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Barton Associates

MAY 8, 2025

In this blog, we’re going to outline four key ways temporary medical staff such as locum tenens providers can help healthcare facilities maintain continuity of high-quality patient care in the face of growing shortages. Enter temporary medical staff, such as locum tenens providers. Many healthcare facilities in the U.S.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Now, according to the Center’s announcement, anyone may request access to the CCP and begin filing premarket submissions electronically. CDRH’s website provides a link to request access to the CCP ( here ). On October 3, 2022, CDRH announced the expansion of this program. We hope others are as excited about the CCP as we are!

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 7, 2024

Both documents also note that FDA may request copies of the DMC meeting records when the study is completed, and access to the electronic data sets used for each set of interim analysis. However, the new guidance suggests that FDA may be recommending, or perhaps acknowledging, a greater degree of its involvement with DMCs.

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Aspiring Minority Doctor

APRIL 18, 2021

After extending your graduation date, the year can be utilized as a research year that can help you enhance your application and build further connections. While having these things can make life a bit easier and provide you with more practice options, they are not an absolute necessity.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

These priorities include supporting the physician workforce, utilizing data and predictive interventions to improve patient outcomes, and boosting quality and affordability for patients. Nguyen, also the chief medical officer for care navigation with the Federation, described the innovation priorities at Kaiser Permanente.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 13, 2024

RWD can be collected from a wide range of sources, such as electronic health records, registries, administrative claims, pharmacy data, and feedback from wearables and mobile technology. Rather than looking at how RWD/RWE provide meaningful information on safety and effectiveness, reviewers often focus on perceived gaps.

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PEMBlog

AUGUST 30, 2023

ED providers and radiologists commonly face the scenario of interpreting a CXR in a child with respiratory complaints prompting the questions: Does that infiltrate represent bacterial pneumonia, inflammation, or simply atelectasis? Drivers of CXR overuse are myriad and can be thought of at the system, provider, and patient levels.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

To provide transparency to industry, and to assist FDA prioritize and conduct its review, FDA should bolster its website to include specific examples of appropriate information to include in voluntary submissions. The electronic form does not allow for attachments; it requests that you separately email any attachments; 2.)

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FDA Law Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Lenz, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — FDA introduced electronic copies (eCopies) of 510(k)s in 2013 (see our prior blogs here and here ) as a way to reduce the need for submission of paper copies of 510(k)s to the Agency. This pilot program, which utilized FDA’s eSubmitter electronic submission template, ended in May 2021.

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The Motivated MD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Most don’t understand that, unless you can shell out a substantial downpayment, your home is often accompanied by higher insurance costs, more square footage then expects nicer furnishings, increased utility costs, and often the expenses associated with repairs or remodels. The 10% Rule Here is my recommendation.

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FDA Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The electronic Submission Template and Resource (eSTAR) program, which we blogged about here and here , also makes the highlight reel given its aim to improve consistency and efficiency in how 510(k)s are prepared. Over the years, we’ve blogged on similar initiatives related to the 510(k) pathway.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

enable individuals to have virtual consultations with healthcare providers through video calls or online platforms), at-home diagnostics (e.g., enable individuals to have virtual consultations with healthcare providers through video calls or online platforms), at-home diagnostics (e.g., telemedicine and telehealth solutions (e.g.,

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Joe 03:55 You know, my thoughts are screening is important for a variety of reasons, and certainly Doctor Boris and Soo and Anna, Doctor chodos can provide a lot greater clinical insight than I. There has to be effective support provided behind any type of screening strategy in order for it to truly be effective. Joe, your thoughts?

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The Motivated MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

There are also homeowners insurance costs, property taxes, flood insurance (depending on where you live), any upgrades to the home, utilities (sometimes included in rent expenses), upfront costs to include a downpayment, and closing fees. Use the rules provided above to determine what is right for you.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2024

This summary covers everything from format and contents of INDs to their submission and use of the Electronic Submissions Gateway to cross-referencing other applications to FDAs review of the IND and the associated timelines. For cell therapy products, the draft guidance notes that in vivo imaging techniques provide certain advantages.

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 25, 2025

These videos are 5 to 10 minutes in length and will provide practical ideas and suggestions that have been tested in his practice or used by other physicians that significantly improve the efficiency and productivity of their medical practices.

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FDA Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2022

The Guidance provides detail on a recalling firm’s responsibilities, preparations, and communications and how the Agency can assist a firm with carrying out its recall responsibilities. The Guidance provides practical guidelines for both firms and direct accounts. Product coding (e.g.,

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Physician's Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

For example, practices have adopted electronic medical records (EMR) systems only to find that productivity in the practice ground to a halt. Successful practices have found ways to work around the loss of productivity and ultimately made Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) work effectively in their practices.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Identify patient, provider, and healthcare process and utilization factors associated with rates of secondary acceptance of the HPV vaccine.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: 1) Demonstrate the feasibility of collecting data from prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) for population health reporting, 2) analyze trends in PDMP and electronic health record patient data relative to CDC guidelines and 3) identify use of patient-centered measures for pain management in primary care. delta +1.4 [95%CI

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The Motivated MD

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

’ Though it often does not come with the attending salary, medical trainees are getting paid to perform a service, and hospitals provide retirement plans to these individuals. Since these savings are so important, automated savings is another avenue to utilize. My children’s 529 has an option to ‘auto contribute.’

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GeriPal

JANUARY 20, 2023

To me, I think the Greenhouse folks have proven that you can provide quality care in a home-like environment cost effectively if it’s done right. Mike: Electronic record keeping, Eric, is the government’s gift to defense attorneys. So smaller settings, which is a problem with efficiency too. It’s just these clicks.

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GeriPal

APRIL 10, 2025

Most emergency providers wanted to do the right thing for seriously ill patients, but they didnt have the knowledge, skills, or experience to do it. We weren’t randomizing providers or patients. Corita 09:39 Yeah, so we used the electronic health record, I think, in support. This is not why I went into emergency medicine.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 19, 2023

And we were able, because of the way OHSU has the registry and POLST link had just been integrated into our electronic medical records. So you can actually quantify how often it was accessed, at least by either calling the registry or clicking in the electronic record. Scott: Well, are we sure, Abby, that represents progress?

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PEMBlog

MARCH 27, 2024

She did her MD/PhD at Columbia University, where she investigated the diagnostic utility of exome sequencing for kidney disease. Therefore understanding these diseases, their presentations and their evaluation is critical for emergency medicine providers. It is not the job or the expectation of the EM provider.

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GeriPal

MAY 15, 2025

At one end of the spectrum you can provide decision makers with information that doesn’t work very well in most contexts. We didn’t make them communicate it, but we focused them on it, which makes them more likely to then utilize that information. I think it’s good to place nudges in context. Kate 16:25 Yeah, right.

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