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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

At the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA), we see your agenda aligning with ours in powerful ways. It provides immediate, non-stigmatized behavioral health support at the point of medical care, often in the same visit.

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Double-Booking the Doctor is Half-Booking the Patient

A Country Doctor Writes

Not only have we shortened medical appointments to 15 minutes. I get the feeling that non-providers think of this as something fairly ordinary, and even reasonable. Sometimes a patient does need a lot of non-provider time, for example to get undressed and ready for a Pap smear. We also sometimes double book them. Government.

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What Does Behavioral Health Provider Practice in Primary Care Look Like? [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Behavioral Health Providers, BHPs). Setting: Seven family medicine practices in one Colorado USA health system. Visits were largely scheduled individual visits (85%), provided in person (70%), and involving psychotherapy (90%). Objective: Observe integrated BHPs and report on clinical activities, workflows and team interactions.

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Parents raise concerns as Florida bans gender-affirming care for trans kids

NPR Health - Shots

Florida's medical boards have voted to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Families with trans children and medical providers who care for them are worried about the impact. Image credit: Melissa Block/NPR)

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All-terrain vehicle injuries in children and adolescents

Canadian Family Physician

What are the dangers of ATV use among adolescents, and what are some preventative measures to recommend to families in my clinic to reduce ATV-related injuries in children? Medical providers should recommend ATVs be limited to those over 16 years of age and that any adolescent using an ATV wears an appropriate helmet.

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Mental Health in Michigan: A Direct Primary Care Approach

Plum Health

Long wait times, high costs, and limited availability of providers can make it feel like you're on your own. This means they can provide personalized care and support. Collaborative Approach: Direct primary care physicians work closely with patients, families, and other healthcare providers to develop a comprehensive care plan.

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Talking to families about why we don’t need tests after febrile seizures or first-time seizures

PEMBlog

Choosing Wisely recommends that doctors and all medical providers have detailed conversations with patients and their families about why labs and CT scans are unlikely to give new information or provide any additional reassurance. They also expose young children to painful venipuncture and unnecessary radiation.