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A Comprehensive Approach to the Opioid Crisis in Caldwell County, North Carolina [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

County governments are struggling to manage the opioid crisis. County budgets are strained as a result. It cost, on average, $800 every time a County EMS truck responds to a 911 call in the United States. In one week, EMS personnel may respond to a 911 call six times at the same address in a one week period. Through a funded grant.

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Permanente Live webinar — Finding success in value-based care

Permanente Medicine

But there is still much to be learned about how and why it benefits patients and health care systems. ET Location: Virtual via Zoom Where: Register to attend this free virtual one-hour event. We are dedicated to the mission of improving the health of our patients and communities. million Kaiser Permanente members.

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Green Practice News: April 2025

My Green Doctor

In This Issue : New Research: Teaching Patients about Climate Resilience Make the Pledge Today to Go Green Get Ready for Earth Day 2025 (part 2)! According to the 2023 report of the Lancet Countdown, mortality caused by extreme heat events increased by 53.7% from 2000 to 2018 among people over 65 years old. Contact us today!

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N. Upgrades to the ABIM website and Physician Portal for 2025, designed to make it easier for both physicians and the public to find information.

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ACI To Host Multiple Events Featuring HP&M Speakers – Discounts Available to FDA Law Blog Readers

FDA Law

HP&M is proud to have our professionals participating in these important events. His practice supports clients throughout the life sciences from biotech startups and multinational pharmaceutical companies to CROs and academic researchers to patient advocacy organizations. We can offer our readers a special discount for the event.

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15 Years Strong: Rare Disease Week’s Remarkable Journey of Support

FDA Law

NORD’s announcement followed in the footsteps of European rare disease patient organization, Eurodis , who had celebrated the first Rare Disease Day the year before. What started as a day has — due to its popularity and the persistent efforts of patients and industry — evolved into a week-long event.

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Rheumatology Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Expanding ABIM’s engagement with stakeholder communities such as early career physicians, specialty societies and patient-focused organizations. Dave noted the Diplomate Professional Profile’s potential outside of Specialty Board discussions with data that could be valuable to patients with specific needs and conditions.