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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

CFHA represents thousands of professionals across the country who are implementing integrated care —the coordination of medical and behavioral health care in primary care and specialty settings. It offers care where people already are: their doctor’s office, their community mental health clinic, their OB/GYN’s exam room.

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

The Physicians Foundation

Scorecard with National and State Level Data Reveals Workforce Shortages, Low Primary Care Reimbursement, and Reduced Patient Access to Vital Services February 18, 2025 – As the nation faces a widespread surge in chronic diseases, the third Primary Care Scorecard highlights how systemic disinvestment in U.S.

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Automatic Detection of Osteoporosis in Electronic Consultation (eConsult) Service Using Natural Language Processing [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context The primary care practitioners’ (PCP) perceptions of disease given patients’ conditions are reflected in their narrated questions to specialists while using eConsult, an online primary care service.

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Welcome Dr. Ruffo

OCFM

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Portable Assay Offers Rapid, Low-Cost TB Diagnoses

Physician's Weekly

Researchers have engineered a portable “lab‑in‑tube” (LIT) assay that detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) DNA directly from blood, saliva, or sputum in less than 60 minutes at a relatively low cost, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.

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Seven Things I Learned At My Barton Associates Internship

Barton Associates

My experience with Barton provided just that—I had the opportunity to see how marketing teams work in the real world, and I’m positive the skills and experience I gained during my eight-months at the company will prove invaluable as I enter the working world. Thankfully, Barton provided me with a breakdown so I could get up to speed.

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How Your Emotional Health Impacts Blood Pressure

Imperial Center Family Medicine

It’s similar to revving a car engine for too long while staying still. Our providers offer compassionate care and practical lifestyle counseling personalized to your specific needs. Contact us today at 919-873-4437 or online to take control of hypertension through emotional wellness and preventative self-care.