Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 1, 2025

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. Traylor and colleagues (2025) show that generative‑AI tools can boost health literacy by translating medical jargon into plain language. Annals of Family Medicine , 23(1), 5–6.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: Survey of US family medicine (FM) residents. Setting or Dataset: 2023 American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) National Resident Survey (NRS) administered in October 2023 at the end of the ABFM (In-Training Exam) ITE merged with ABFM administrative data. Population Studied: PGY2 and above US FM residents.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Evidence suggests that it begins during medical training, persisting into practice. The Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education has mandated incorporation of wellness curricula into all residencies, although there is limited data related to intervention effectiveness. Context: Physician burnout continues to rise.

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Edge Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In the US, medical students enter residency through The Match. For many who didn’t initially match, family medicine (FM) may not have been their first choice. vs. 64.2%), and be an international medical graduate (40.9% Whether these residents will acculturate to family medicine is unknown. Overall, 10.4%

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The electronic health records are stored in the American Family Cohort, the largest national United States primary care database. Outcome Measures: The primary outcome was the first date of CDC-recommended medication administered within 30-days. treatment rates, respectively.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Leading not-for-profit healthcare organization in greater Los Angeles allows patients to choose a closer doctor-patient relationship ​ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – February 4, 2025 – Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), the nation’s leading full-service concierge medical service provider, announces today that David M.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Concerns about declining diversity among medical students have emerged due to the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against race-based affirmative action in college admissions. Medical schools must now eliminate race or ethnicity considerations, making it imperative to develop innovative approaches to preserve recent progress.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Family medicine providers may not know how to chart or bill for these conversations which decreases their incentive to complete these tasks among the many things they need to keep track of. Setting Spartan Family Medicine Clinic Population Patients over the Age of 65 & Providers in the Clinic.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 20, 2025

AAFP Denounces Changes to ACIP and Vaccine Recommendations The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) stands with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) in denouncing the recent decisions made by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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Edge Family Medicine

MARCH 12, 2025

While allergies are frustrating, the right combination of prevention, natural remedies, and medical treatments can help keep symptoms under control. Natural Remedies for Allergy Relief While medications can be effective, natural approaches may also provide relief. Many people find a combination of treatments works best.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Few medical schools include this topic in their curriculum, and it is not standardized in undergraduate medical education. Objective Assess how a lecture on HT during a 4-week family medicine (FM) clerkship impacts medical student knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding HT. Population Studied FM clerkship students.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives: To link primary care electronic medical record (EMR) data with community and hospital data and to test the utility of the merged dataset through a targeted quality improvement (QI) intervention among high-risk patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Older adults frequently use primary care services, and family physicians exhibit differences in their knowledge and skills to care for older patients. Some family physicians pursue added training or focus their medical practice to increasingly care for older adults, which may influence quality of care and patient outcomes.

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KevinMD

JUNE 28, 2025

This story is fiction but inspired by the real and worsening challenges faced by international medical graduates navigating U.S. The acceptance letter sat printed on top of Nabeel Khan’s passport, still warm from the old inkjet printer in his family’s living room in Lahore. immigration policy.

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KevinMD

JUNE 15, 2025

He recounts a family conference where a doctor’s use of medical jargon like Read more… Why what doctors say matters more than you think [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com. Physician Scott Abramson discusses his article “How doctors’ words can make or break patient care.”

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

We’ve been hearing from family physicians across Minnesota about the rapid pace of recent federal policy changes and concerns about their impact on patient care and the communities we serve. To help you navigate these changes, we’ve compiled a list of timely resources for family physicians. We’d love to hear from you.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective The present study investigates the factors influencing the dynamics of medication and non-medication adherence in young Chinese adults with hypertension. During the 6 months follow up, the groups with decreased, unchanged, and increased medication adherence consisted of 16 (28%), 30 (53%), and 11 (19%) cases, respectively.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

JULY 24, 2024

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) held its 2024 Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium from June 20 to June 23 at the beautiful Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Dr. Anderson embodies the essence of dedicated medical service, leadership, and advocacy for health equity.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Medical legal partnerships (MLP) are an effective intervention for social determinants of health, like housing, education, and employment status. Setting or Dataset: Clinics: AF Williams Family Medicine, Lowry Internal Medicine; EPIC data; legal records. Dual coders provided inter-coder reliability with inductive themes.

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California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

JULY 2, 2025

CAFP family, we are heartbroken to share with those of you who don't know that CAFP Past President Dave Bazzo passed away this past Saturday morning after a more than two year battle with glioblastoma. Dr. Bazzo was an extraordinary human being and an incredible family physician. But my experience was far from unique.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

This membership style of medicine limits the size of a physician’s medical practice, allowing for a more personalized approach to wellness with greater connectivity, enhanced lifestyle coaching, and emotional support delivered in a relaxed, convenient practice setting.

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Family Medicine Austin

JUNE 6, 2025

Managing these chronic conditions often requires more than just medication; it calls for a holistic approach that addresses the whole person.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Despite copious evidence of the positive health impact of Medical legal partnerships (MLP), public funding remains subject to economic arguments seeking return on investment (ROI) from the perspective of public payers. Clinics: AF Williams Family Medicine, Lowry Internal Medicine.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Identify practice patterns of family physicians practicing within boutique clinics in Ontario. There was a higher rate of referrals to dermatology, surgery, and family practice from boutique clinics. Study Design and Analysis. Results from the 2023 data update will be available for the presentation.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While medication can provide relief, natural approaches such as diet, exercise, and alternative therapies can offer long-term solutions to reduce inflammation and improve joint function. At Edge Family Medicine, we help patients in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and Montclair manage joint pain with holistic, evidence-based strategies.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Outcome Measures: Themes related to participation in clinical trials of medications. Participants with clinical trial experience stated that they would recommend clinical trial participation to their friends and families.

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Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The Transitional Care Management (TCM) clinic visit is a uniquely billed visit type to review a recently discharged patient’s hospital course, reconcile medications, and continue ongoing workup. Population Studied: Inpatients were referred if they were being discharged from the Family Medicine service to home.

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Jackson Physician Search

JUNE 17, 2025

P’s journey to a fulfilling medical career had been a long and winding road. She began her career post-residency […] The post A Family Medicine Physician’s Winding Path to a Perfect Position appeared first on Jackson Physician Search.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Medical Manpower Indicators: Are policymakers using poor surrogate indicators of access to Family Doctor services ? In 2012, the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services (MSSS) reported that the population of Montreal consumed the services of 1,663 family doctors (FTE consumed).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To prepare family medicine (FM) residents for OUD care post graduation, it is critical they receive robust residency training in OUD diagnosis and management. It included training in OUD diagnosis and management with modules, medication assisted therapy (MAT) clinics, inpatient addiction psychiatry rotations and didactic lectures.

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Family Medicine Austin

JUNE 13, 2025

Traditionally, gastrointestinal issues have been managed with medications and dietary modifications. […] The post Integrative Approaches to Managing Gastrointestinal Health: Combining Traditional and Alternative Therapies appeared first on Family Medicine Austin.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied Families of children ages 0-18yo at an urban pediatric primary care mobile medical clinic serving families in Washington, D.C. Outcome Measures Percent eligible families that completed a food insecurity screening. 73% of FI families had a FI ICD-10 code documented (Table 1).

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Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we want your family to enjoy the outdoors safely. If you notice any suspicious signs, our team at Edge Family Medicine can help guide you on next steps. Some medications (e.g., Why Edge Family Medicine Cares At Edge Family Medicine , we believe prevention is key.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it. As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come.

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California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

MAY 20, 2025

This 10-month experience equips family physicians with leadership skills to drive change, improve performance, and champion well-being in their practices and beyond. The post AAFP Leading Physician Well-being Certificate Program appeared first on California Academy of Family Physicians. Learn more HERE.

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