The Role of Diet in Allergy Management: Guidance from Family Medicine Austin
Family Medicine Austin
JUNE 9, 2025
While medications can help manage these symptoms, many people are exploring how diet can play a pivotal role in allergy management.
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
APRIL 16, 2025
At the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA), we see your agenda aligning with ours in powerful ways. It moves away from fragmented systems, provides alternatives to medication-only treatment paths, and leads patients to practical pathways for healing—whether for anxiety, diabetes management, depression, or addiction.
Integrated Care 
390
390 Join 5,000+
Insiders
Sign Up for our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine
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. With more knowledge comes better control and confidence in managing your health.
Chronic Disease 130
130 
Beyond Antibiotics: Family Medicine Austin’s Innovative Approaches to UTI Prevention
Family Medicine Austin
JUNE 27, 2025
While antibiotics remain an essential treatment option, at Family Medicine Austin, we believe in taking a comprehensive approach to UTI prevention and management.
Family Medicine 130
130 
Managing Joint Pain Naturally: A Holistic Approach
Edge Family Medicine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
At Edge Family Medicine, we help patients in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and Montclair manage joint pain with holistic, evidence-based strategies. tennis, heavy weightlifting) Get expert guidance from Edge Family Medicine. A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods can help manage pain naturally. Contact Edge Family Medicine.
Management 130
130 
Integrative Approaches to Managing Gastrointestinal Health: Combining Traditional and Alternative Therapies
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.
Management 130
130 
How inspiration and family stories shape our most meaningful moments
KevinMD
JUNE 21, 2025
“You two always manage Read more… How inspiration and family stories shape our most meaningful moments originally appeared in KevinMD.com. The dinner plates had been cleared and a lazy instrumental playlist drifted through the background.
Families 176
176 
Forecasting and adapting to the family medicine workforce shortage
The Health Policy Exchange
MARCH 26, 2014
In the mid-1990s, the American Medical Association confidently predicted that the penetration of managed care would lead to a large "physician surplus" and convinced Congress to cap the number of graduate medical education (GME) positions subsidized by the Medicare program. Two decades later, there is a widespread consensus that the U.S.
Family Medicine 130
130 
Transitional Care Management care team impact on no-show rates to hospital discharge appointments [Patient education/adherence]
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.
Appointment 130
130 
Advancing Primary Care through a Model Unit for Innovative Practice Enhancement [Practice management and organization]
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Intervention/Instrument: In its first phase, the MU incorporated three interventions tailored specifically to its context: nurse-led hypertension management, integration of blocks of telehealth consultations into routine clinician schedules, and a pilot of an ambient documentation system to supplant clinician-generated visit notes.
Management 130
130 
Lowering High Blood Pressure with Edge Family Medicine: Your Guide to a Healthier Life
Edge Family Medicine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Introduction: Taking Control of Your Blood Pressure At Edge Family Medicine, our priority is your overall well-being. Our dedicated team provides personalized guidance to help you improve your cardiovascular health Learn more about General Health & Wellness services at Edge Family Medicine. Why Choose Us?
Family Medicine 130
130 
Evaluating the Impact of Structured Sleep Medicine Lecture Series in Family Medicine Residents [Education and training]
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Family medicine residencies typically provide minimal didactic exposure to sleep medicine. The study aims to identify improvements in residents' ability to manage sleep disorders and assess interest in pursuing further specialization. Surveys covered confidence, competency, and knowledge in managing sleep disorders.
DO 130
130 
Managing Seasonal Allergies: Natural and Medical Solutions for Relief
Edge Family Medicine
MARCH 12, 2025
Managing seasonal allergies is a challenge for millions each year. Reducing Exposure to Allergens Minimizing contact with allergens is one of the most effective ways to manage seasonal allergies. At Edge Family Medicine , we offer personalized allergy treatment plans tailored to your specific symptoms and triggers.
Management 130
130 
Do Wellness Interventions During Residency Impact Burnout of Family Physicians 3 Years into Practice? [Education and training]
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Study Design and Analysis: A prospective cohort of family medicine residency graduates was surveyed about burnout and combined with their residency program director responses about residency workload or "culture of wellness" (residency organizational- and individual-level curricula).
Family Physician 130
130 
A Mixed Studies Literature Review on Mental Health Perceived Needs of Family Physicians in Infectious Catastrophes [Education and training]
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Family physicians' pivotal role in prevention and crisis management exposes them to mental stressors due to the highly demanding circumstances. Objectives: To synthesize current knowledge about the perceived needs of family physicians regarding their mental health during infectious catastrophes. Context: Catastrophes (e.g.,
Family Physician 130
130 
Utilization of Treatment for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea in the Primary Care Setting Using the American Family Cohort [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]
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. Efforts are needed to develop management plans for better quality of STI-related care and health equity. Setting or Dataset: Electronic health records from the PRIME Registry, years 2018-2022.
Primary Care 130
130 
When the diagnosis is personal: What my mother’s Alzheimer’s taught me about healing
KevinMD
JUNE 12, 2025
I’ve spent my career as a neurologist diagnosing and managing neurodegenerative diseases. I’ve counseled families through heartbreaking prognoses, navigated complex care plans, and educated patients about conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.
Diagnosis 157
157 
First impressions happen online—not in your exam room
KevinMD
JUNE 16, 2025
Now ask a trusted friend or family member—ideally someone who fits your ideal patient profile—to do the same. If you’re a physician or practice owner, here’s a challenge: open a browser and Google yourself. What do they see? Do you show up in the top three listings? Are there recent reviews with 4+ stars?
Families 249
249 
Integrative Lifestyle Strategies for Autoimmune Health: Personalized Plans
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. Autoimmune diseases affect millions of people worldwide, disrupting daily life with symptoms like fatigue, joint pain, and digestive issues.
The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease
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.
Chronic Disease 130
130 
Bup-ing Up Residency: A Dose of Change for OUD Care [Education and training]
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.
Education 130
130 
Chronic Pain Management: Effective Strategies For Everyday Life
Center for Family Medicine
JUNE 27, 2025
Individuals with chronic pain must manage the symptoms to efficiently navigate everyday life. Managing chronic pain can be challenging and frustrating. This medical professional can provide further tips or strategies for immediate and long-term pain management. Chronic pain management starts with the basics.
52 
Physician focused practice and added competence on primary care quality for older adults: A propensity score-matched study [Geriatrics]
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.
Primary Care 130
130 
Family-Based Interventions to Promote Weight Management in Adults: Results From a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in India [Original Research]
Annals of Family Medicine
MARCH 24, 2025
BACKGROUND We evaluated the effectiveness of a structured family-based cardiovascular health promotion intervention model in improving weight management among adults. METHODS We conducted an open label, cluster randomized controlled trial ( ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02771873 ) with families serving as the unit of intervention.
Families 130
130 
Do compensation models affect family physician job satisfaction?: Scoping review
Canadian Family Physician
JUNE 16, 2025
Objective To explore how factors associated with various compensation models affect job satisfaction of family physicians. Data sources Three databases were searched (Web of Science, Embase, and MEDLINE) with 3 keywords (MeSH headings) used: family physician, payment model , and job satisfaction.
Maryland's Primary Care Program: incremental progress or breakthrough?
The Health Policy Exchange
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Our residency, formerly a collaboration with Providence Hospital, is now known as the Medstar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center Family Medicine Residency Program. What hasn't changed is that our family medicine residents remain excited about health policy and advocacy. I stepped down as director of the Robert L.
Primary Care 130
130 
AAFP Represents Members During 2025 Legislative Session
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. Pharmacy benefits managers would be prohibited under this bill from barring disclosure of information by pharmacists to consumers about drug costs and alternative drugs for treatment.
Insurance 130
130 
What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide
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.
Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle
Imperial Center Family Medicine
JUNE 9, 2025
Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. Blood pressure is logged as two figures, such as 120/80 mmHg.
Management 52
52 
Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle
Imperial Center Family Medicine
JUNE 9, 2025
Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. Blood pressure is logged as two figures, such as 120/80 mmHg.
Management 52
52 
Coach McLungsSM, Facilitating Shared Decision Making for Asthma - Patients and Caregivers Perspectives [Health care informatics]
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Context: Asthma is a prevalent chronic disease that is difficult to manage and associated with marked disparities in outcomes. Results: As of 3/25/24, 189 families have completed the survey. Overall satisfaction with Coach McLungsSM is highly positive, with 89% of families reporting it as extremely or very helpful.
Asthma 130
130 
Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 11, 2025
A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. Given practical constraints in many healthcare settings, who are the minimum essential team members for multidisciplinary management of weight loss in older adults?
Management 52
52 
Important Outcomes for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: The Patients Perspective [Diabetes and endocrine disease]
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Setting: Academic family medicine clinic in Edmonton, Canada. Family physicians who practiced at the clinic were eligible to take part. Family physicians who practiced at the clinic were eligible to take part. Qualitative thematic analysis using constant comparative technique was used for patient focus group data.
Diabetes 130
130 
A Comprehensive Approach to the Opioid Crisis in Caldwell County, North Carolina [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
County governments are struggling to manage the opioid crisis. Caldwell County is getting $800,000 per year from the Purdue Drug Settlement for the next 15 years but our county manager states it will take ten times that much money to address this crisis appropriately. County budgets are strained as a result. Through a funded grant.
Community 130
130 
3 Tips for Finding a Great Family Doctor
Hitchcock Family Medicine
AUGUST 26, 2024
Finding a great family doctor can be a daunting task given the critical role they play in our health and well-being. A family doctor is often your main healthcare provider tasked with everything from routine check-ups to chronic disease management. Reach out to us at Hitchcock Family Medicine.
Evaluating effectiveness of educational intervention on syphilis screening and interpretation in a Family Medicine Residency [Infectious diseases (not respiratory tract)]
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A lecture was given to residents and faculty with a pre and post-intervention survey including a brief quiz about interpretation and management of syphilis results as well as assessment of confidence in performing same as well as teaching this content. respectively).
DO 130
130 
Managing Chronic Pain: Alternatives To Opioids For Rural Patients
Center for Family Medicine
APRIL 14, 2025
Finding ways to manage pain that are both effective and sustainable is possible. Non-opioid pain relief Analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ) are readily available over the counter and effectively manage mild to moderate pain. Finding relief requires practical, adaptable strategies that can be managed at home.
Management 52
52 
Learning from primary care in Canada and Europe
The Health Policy Exchange
SEPTEMBER 26, 2013
What can family medicine in the U.S. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine learn from the organization of primary care in other Western countries? What lessons should U.S. policymakers take home from this research? Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.
Primary Care 130
130 
Combating physician burnout with a coaching leadership style [PODCAST]
KevinMD
JUNE 27, 2025
Family physician and certified executive leadership coach Lisa Herbert discusses her article, “From burnout to breakthrough: How a coaching culture transforms health care.” Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!
130 
The T-Connector Approach: a simultaneous method for in-office assessment of home blood pressure monitor accuracy [Hypertension]
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Context Hypertension Canada recommends home blood pressure monitors (HBPM) for diagnosing and managing hypertension. Setting Kaye Edmonton Clinic Family Medicine Clinic and a hypertension research lab. However, 29% of HBPMs are inaccurate by 10 mmHg or more. Population Adults who own a HBPM.
Hypertension 130
130 
Prevalence and management of symptom diagnoses in children in general practice
Canadian Family Physician
APRIL 14, 2025
Objective To explore the prevalence of symptom diagnoses in children in general practice and the management strategies performed by GPs. Participants Participant data registered in a Dutch practice-based primary care research network (Family Medicine Network [FaMe-Net]). Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting The Netherlands.
Summer Hydration: How to Stay Healthy and Hydrated in the Heat
Edge Family Medicine
JUNE 23, 2025
after brushing teeth or checking email) Add slices of lemon, cucumber, or mint to your water for variety Make hydration a family challenge or daily goal What About Overhydration? Whether you’re heading outdoors, managing a chronic condition, or helping your kids stay safe in the sun, water is one of your best tools. Plan ahead.
Welcome NEW Family Medicine Residents!
Maine Academy of Family Physicians
OCTOBER 22, 2023
Home > Blog > Welcome NEW Family Medicine Residents! Subscribe Board Portal © Copyright 2003 - 2022 | Maine Academy of Family Physicians
DO 52
52 
Practice and Community-Level Variations in Primary Care Panel Size [Health care services, delivery, and financing]
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Rural PCPs tended to manage larger panels than their urban counterparts (1512 vs. 1409, p<0.01). There were variations by PCP specialty, including Internal Medicine (1311), Obgyn (1586), Family Medicine (1608), and Pediatrics (1747).
Primary Care 130
130 
Let's personalize your content