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An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. On Why Integrated Care Should Be a Cornerstone of the HHS Agenda

Integrated Care News by CFHA

At the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA), we see your agenda aligning with ours in powerful ways. It moves away from fragmented systems, provides alternatives to medication-only treatment paths, and leads patients to practical pathways for healing—whether for anxiety, diabetes management, depression, or addiction.

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Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism: Understanding the Differences to Support Your Thyroid Levels

AMMD

Your thyroid is your body’s engine. Your hypothalamus, which is responsible for managing hunger, thirst, sleep, hormones, and body temperature, among other important functions, monitors the level of thyroid hormone present in your bloodstream.(1) Managing your thyroid levels through thyroid medication is only part of the process.

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How Your Emotional Health Impacts Blood Pressure

Imperial Center Family Medicine

The mind-body connection has surprising implications for blood pressure management. The Stress Response and Blood Pressure Management Stressful situations send your body into fight-or-flight mode, flooding your system with hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. It’s similar to revving a car engine for too long while staying still.

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Finding Your True Purpose: A Journey of Triumphs and Tragedies

Intuitive Intelligence

Raised in a culture where family ties were strong yet complex, I experienced a moment of displacement that made me question my identity. I molded myself into the image of success defined by my mom and dad– an engineer, and a doctor. But within these ups and downs lies the true discovery of who we are and what drives us.

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The Promise of the Medical Tricorder? Meet the Withings BeamO

The Medical Futurist

The BeamO is a 4-in-1 health tracking device designed for everyday use at home, with family, or during teleconsultations. You can also create profiles for multiple family members, making it a versatile household tool. No gimmicks, just smart engineering for home health monitoring. What Is BeamO?

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New Report: U.S. Primary Care System Crumbling Amid Historic Disinvestment and Surge in Chronic Diseases

The Physicians Foundation

Health systems and payers are asking primary care physicians to take on more — manage multiple complex conditions, answer patient emails, handle insurance administration, and provide mental health and social needs screenings,” said Christopher F. Koller, President of the Milbank Memorial Fund.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

In addition, Dr. Nguyen co-chairs the SCPMG Virtual Medical Center and brings extensive expertise as a practicing family medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente. I’m a family physician by training. And I quickly found myself in a role of access lead for Orange County and where I managed over 300 doctors.