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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

Your desire to reimagine our approach to well-being is one that we share as a 30-year-old upstart association rooted in the fundamental idea that our health system is disintegrated. At the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA), we see your agenda aligning with ours in powerful ways.

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Substance Use Disorder Screening in Adolescent Patients in Primary Care: Findings, Challenges, Lessons Learned [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

In our institution, screenings are completed for patients ≥15 years during well visits; those not presenting for well visits and under 15 may represent missed opportunities. Population: All patients aged 12-17 seen in the 3 practices during a 3-month study period.

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2025 MN Legislative Session Ends

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

As many of you understand, our Capitol community is like a family and many of us have worked together for years, if not decades. Non-Opioid Directive Patients can now file a directive to prevent being prescribed opioids. More broadly, this is a profound loss for the entire state of Minnesota.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. What hasn’t been shown, Eric, is that if you apply tools like this, clinical outcomes down the road are better for patients. Is that right, Soo? Soo 00:32 Thanks.

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How to get the preventive care you need!

Vida Family Medicine

Many people only think of going to the doctor when they are sick, but having an annual wellness visit is a great way to make sure your health is on track and that you are up to date on any preventive health needs you might have. For many patients without health insurance, or even those with insurance, this can be a challenge.

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10 Things To Do To Keep Your Heart Happy

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Cholesterol, sugars, kidney, liver and electrolytes are typically screened during annual wellness visits. I urge patient’s to come face to face with what they are buying by saving receipts, then highlight the unhealthy foods and calculate $$$ spent. Sleep Better: Many patients state that they experience trouble sleeping.

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The Benefits of Preventive Care

Vida Family Medicine

Most people are familiar with the childhood vaccine schedule, but there is a recommended schedule for adults as well. Your doctor will likely review any vaccines you may be due for at your next wellness visit. At Vida Family Medicine we are currently accepting new patients.