Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: University of Utah’s Department of Family and Preventive medicine's (DFPM) strategic plan was revised in 2021 to increase equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) across missions. A formative mixed-methods evaluation process tracked individual change and curriculum effectiveness.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Substance use disorders (SUD) significantly impact the physical, social, and mental health of individuals, their families, and the wider community. Recovery is a unique, multidimensional process where individuals strive to enhance their health and wellness.

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Canadian Family Physician

MARCH 18, 2025

Objective To explore how early-career family physicians integrated social accountability into their practices, how it shaped their practice choices, and the challenges they encountered. Participants Early-career family physicians. Design A secondary analysis of qualitative interview data.

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Larger companies now dominate the healthcare landscape, yet through innovation and a dedication to exceptional patient care, Family Physicians of St. Family Physicians of St. Family Physicians of St. From the time of its inception until October 2017, Family Physicians of St. Joseph has succeeded in doing just that.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

DECEMBER 27, 2024

A couple of years ago, I partnered with six family medicine residency programs for my CHARM Well-Being Leaders Longitudinal Certificate Course project. My longitudinal project addressed both the 80% of occupational drivers of engagement or burnout (per research in Mayo Clinic Proceedings ) and the 20% within an individual’s control.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) recognizes the critical role of family medicine (FM) research in primary care and healthcare systems. Engaging researchers and leveraging evidence are essential for addressing the challenges faced by FM and family physicians.

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Edge Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

At Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in identifying and treating nutrient deficiency signs for patients in Upland, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga. At Edge Family Medicine , we offer personalized evaluations to determine which vitamins your body needs. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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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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Plum Health

JUNE 9, 2025

Donovan Ogboh is a Family Medicine Doctor in Detroit Michigan Dr. Donovan Ogboh is a board-certified family medicine physician with a dedicated interest in preventive care, sports medicine, pediatric care, women’s health, and the ongoing management of chronic conditions.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

MARCH 24, 2025

Physicians, particularly primary or family care doctors, value the doctor-patient relationship too. ” Their doctor makes them feel like family. Many seemed to blame physicians as much as insurers and the government for everything they experience as wrong in healthcare, from long waits to Covid-19.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 15, 2025

During the session, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians actively represented the interests of its members on a range of healthcare initiatives. To incentivize donations to these hospitals, the bill suggests creating a tax credit for individuals and entities to offset their state income tax liability.

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The Health Policy Exchange

JUNE 24, 2013

Currently, the collective impacts of the individual and employer mandates and guaranteed insurance issue provisions of the Affordable Care Act on underserved communities remain uncertain. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

At that point, he had not yet committed to the individual health insurance mandate that made his reforms possible but later became a political liability during his Presidential campaigns. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine It was one thing to ask drivers to buy car insurance.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: This qualitative research explored how family physicians understand what professionalism means, how it is enacted in their day-to-day practice, and to identify challenges to professionalism. Results: Participants conceptualized professionalism as individualized and highly focused on patient care.

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The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

We debated the types of policies that would be most likely to encourage innovations that make a positive difference for individuals and populations. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine How can we avoid creating "digital divides" that could worsen health disparities?

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 24, 2025

There is endless contradictory nutrition advice from strongly opinionate individuals out there (anyone take a deep-dive into the evidence of coconut oil – a plant based oil with lots of saturated fat?), Diverse family preferences : Everyone wants something different. Most of these won't be new or unique to you. Sound familiar?

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Oasis Family Medicine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Exploring Methylene Blue, Ozone, and UBI Therapy: Findings from Oasis Family Medicine At Oasis Family Medicine, Dr. Yoshi Rahm and his team recently conducted a study investigating the combined effects of Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation (UBI), ozone, and methylene blue on overall health.

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California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

MAY 14, 2025

However, for individuals who do not qualify for federal Medicaid funding—such as most undocumented immigrants—the federal government does not provide matching funds, even when those individuals meet income eligibility requirements. The asset limit for a household would be $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 per couple.

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BMJ

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Value, challenges and practical considerations when designing, conducting and analysing a longitudinal qualitative study in family medicine | Family Medicine and Community Health (bmj.com). While it is being increasingly used in applied health research, it is relatively underutilised in family medicine. the COVID-19 pandemic).

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 29, 2025

Although not a guideline, still relevant: The German Arznei-Telegramm concluded in 2021, 2023, and 2024 that atrial fibrillation screening is not recommended in asymptomatic individuals. erschien zuerst auf Family Medicine Initiative. Both showed no significant benefit. Nevertheless, it is recommended in the new ESC guidelines.

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Annals of Family Medicine

MARCH 24, 2025

Females, individuals aged 10-29 years, suburban dwellers, and patients with chlamydia-gonorrhea coinfection had higher treatment rates than comparator groups. RESULTS We identified 6,678 cases of chlamydia confirmed by a positive test and 2,206 cases of gonorrhea confirmed by a positive test; 75.3% of these cases, respectively, were treated.

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Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids

JUNE 1, 2025

Today, on National Cancer Survivors Day , we pause to honor the courage, resilience, and hope of every individual who has faced cancer and continues to thrive. We also recognize the families, friends, and healthcare professionals who walk alongside you every step of the way. Today, we celebrate you.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 10, 2025

For very sedentary individuals every step above 2,200 steps is beneficial. Today we go a bit more in depth on movement and exercise. You Know This - still - it’s a good time to review through the lens of self instead of patient care. Wear a fitness tracker. Set reminders to move and embrace how good movement feels. You deserve this!

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Vida Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Here are some key factors that may contribute to the development of PCOS: Insulin Resistance : Many individuals with PCOS have insulin resistance, which means their bodies have trouble using insulin effectively. Genetics : If you have a family history of PCOS, you may be at a higher risk of developing the condition. What is PCOS?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 26, 2025

Ihuoma Eneli, MD, MS, discusses early intervention in childhood obesity to reduce long‑term risk and supporting families with tailored, accessible care. Past evidence suggests StEP is highly effective for reducing childhood obesity , though the benefits are better sustained when families attend most or all StEP sessions.

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East Cary Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Insights from East Cary Family Physicians In this blog, we’re diving into one of the most prevalent health conditions worldwide: diabetes. With millions of individuals affected by this metabolic disorder, it’s crucial to understand its causes, symptoms, management, and prevention strategies.

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Dr. Michael Bazel

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

It’s also not ideal for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals who have increased nutritional needs. Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained immense popularity in recent years as a weight-loss strategy, but it’s more than just the latest health trend. Intermittent fasting has its pros and cons. What Is Intermittent Fasting?

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Adding genetic testing to clinical familial hypercholesterolemia screening improves risk assessment, prognosis and helps to guide targeted therapy. These individuals have total cholesterol counts exceeding 240 mg/dL, which increases their risk of heart disease. Familial hypercholesterolemia is one subset of hypercholesterolemia.

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Vascular Physician

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The majority of individuals who develop RAS also have atherosclerosis, a condition that causes sticky plaque to build up on the inside of your artery walls. Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening? Renal artery stenosis (RAS) occurs when one or more of the arteries that carry blood to your kidneys become narrow.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) adopted a resolution (policy guidance) in 2024 related to addressing food insecurity in Minnesota. Family physicians play a pivotal role in combating food insecurity, serving as trusted advocates for their patients and connecting them to essential food resources.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective The Family Study, a randomized comparative effectiveness-implementation trial, evaluated three methods of capturing family history and providing care for individuals at increased risk of hereditary/familial cancers: 1) routine care, 2) brief online risk assessment, and 3) full (3-generation pedigree) online risk assessment.

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Noreta Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

A Goal Fulfilled I made several goals during my family medicine residency training program, one of which was to publish a research paper. Fast forward to the present day in which I am a practicing Direct Primary Care (DPC) family physician. This is simply not financially viable for individual researchers.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 24, 2025

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians has been a longtime supporter of HCH, as some of our leaders were involved as the initiative came together. Many of our family medicine physicians work in certified health care homes; they value the infrastructure that the HCH model provides to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 27, 2025

As we move into the tenth week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides an update on health care bills. Listing circumstances under which an individual health plan cannot be renewed.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Family physicians are being squeezed by two accelerating trends: (1) too few of us to care for the growing US population and (2) the rising number of tasks that we are asked to accomplish for each patient. Since 2020, the starting ages for breast, lung, and colorectal cancer screening were lowered to 40, 50, and 45 years, respectively.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

This mixed-methods study compared baseline characteristics between study arms using chi-square tests and t-tests.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 20, 2025

“Caring for these individuals requires a fundamental shift in how we practice medicine.” Deeply engage with patients, their families, and communities by treating the whole patient, focusing on healthy habits and better chronic condition management, and addressing social determinants of health through integrated services.

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