The Health Policy Exchange

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Health Policy Fellowship three years ago, though I still enjoy working alongside these talented family physicians in clinic, such as Dr. Brian Antono, who recently blogged about his fellowship experiences for Harvard Medical School's Center for Primary Care. I stepped down as director of the Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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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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California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

MAY 14, 2025

Medi-Cal Minimum Medical Loss Ratio – Increases the minimum medical loss ratio for managed care plans, commencing January 1, 2026. This means patients will no longer be automatically grandfathered in for medications that are not on—or are removed from—the Medi-Cal Rx Contract Drug List (CDL).

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

What information should you bring? Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit Visiting a primary care provider for the first time can bring up many questions. Absolutely.

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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

Results/Findings Information management is central to health care delivery, but often not valued or actively supported. Within primary care most administrative work requires both information management and clinical judgment. Qualitative interpretation and analysis involved representatives from each stakeholder group.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

A family doctor is often your main healthcare provider tasked with everything from routine check-ups to chronic disease management. Here are some essential tips to guide you in locating the best family physician for your needs. They need to be someone you trust with whom you feel comfortable discussing health concerns.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

A women’s health check typically includes a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and specific screenings based on your age and risk factors. These screenings might include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, or referrals for mammograms depending on your age and family history. It’s completely normal.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Expansion of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) within primary care practices is often met with resistance. Intervention: A rural-setting family physician scripted informal videos describing her extensive experience with treating patients with OUD using buprenorphine.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Health Technology Assessment (HTA) organizations determine the value of health technologies such as medical devices, lab tests, or medications. Objectives: To explore and measure the outcomes of HTA organizations’ guidelines in family medicine. Setting: Community-based primary health care.

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East Cary Family Physicians

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As the second most common cancer among men, it’s crucial to be informed about the risks, symptoms, and prevention measures. At East Cary Family Physicians , we believe that awareness is the first step in managing your health effectively. Timely detection and medical intervention can markedly influence the outcome.

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 15, 2025

Types of Allergy Testing Different types of tests are available depending on your symptoms, medical history, and preferences. While convenient, they may not be as accurate as those done in a medical setting. Let your provider know about any medications or recent illnesses.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied The study collected data from family physicians, nurse practitioners, and adult patients of the clinic. Data was collected from patients following their primary care visit using a survey and medical records, and from providers using a pre- and post-intervention survey, a focus group, and screening records.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Burnout among family medicine residents is widespread, impacting the workforce. Outcome Measures: Post-session measures included practical knowledge, relevancy of information, and challenges in maintaining wellbeing. Population studied: Residents. Intervention: 4 series: Fall 2022; Spring 2023; Fall 2023; Spring 2024.

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The Physicians Foundation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Misplaced Training Dollars: Lack of funding for community-based training impacting the primary care physician pipeline Hospital-based graduate medical education (GME) receives significantly more funding than community-based programs, a disparity linked to fewer new primary care physicians entering the workforce.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 22, 2025

As we move into the eleventh week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol, provides an update on health care bills and shares what to expect next in the legislative session. and satisfied certain requirements.

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Family Physicians of Greeley

JUNE 16, 2023

Understanding your insurance coverage, managing medical bills, and finding affordable healthcare options are essential for maintaining your health without breaking the bank. By empowering yourself with knowledge and resources, you can make informed decisions about your healthcare and alleviate financial stress.

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Noreta Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Medical care cost a fraction of what it does now. He discusses how insurance companies have caused overhead to DOUBLE in medical practices, and sometimes tell good doctors they are inadequate for not playing by their rules. Who went to medical school again? Back when patients paid cash, they had more power. Have a good week!

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

Khang Nguyen, MD, chief transformation officer of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, discusses how AI can increase clinicians’ joy in medicine and improve patient outcomes with Chris Grant, chief operating offer and executive vice president of Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Federation, and host of the Permanente Medicine Podcast.

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Metro Family Physicians

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we want to inform our patients of the sudden and untimely passing of our wonderful staff member Maria Lopez. She worked with us at Metro Family since 1998- in multiple capacities, from Medical Records Coordinator, to Administrative Assistant to Assistant Office Manager. Rest in Peace, dear Maria.

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East Cary Family Physicians

JULY 26, 2023

When you visit your healthcare provider routinely, they get to know you better, understand your medical history, and can tailor their advice and treatments to suit your specific needs. In conclusion, regular health check-ups are not just a routine medical practice; they are a powerful tool for safeguarding your health and well-being.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Your provider updates this information at each visit to maintain an accurate picture of your health journey. Evidence-based screening tests based on current medical guidelines, your age, and risk factors. Consider creating a health folder containing this information that you update and bring to each appointment.

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 3, 2025

Assistant Regional Medical Director, Care Experience Southern California Permanente Medical Group Podcast transcript Transcript is autogenerated. I practice family and sports medicine as part of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group here in Fontana, California. WM: Like you, I’m a family physician.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 23, 2025

As a family physician, my days are filled with caring for individuals and families across the lifespan and in multiple healthcare settings. The digital age, while offering incredible access to information, has also become an incubator for the spread of partial truths, facts taken out of context, or outright misinformation.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 29, 2022

When I was a medical student at Baylor College of Medicine, I participated in their Ethics track. This included additional classes in medical ethics as well as a scholarly project examining the medical ethics of a specific clinical situation. There is no easy or "correct" answer in these situations.

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A Country Doctor Writes

APRIL 23, 2025

Her pediatrician suspected cough variant asthma, but she didn’t respond that much to her medications. The medical word is stridor. The receptionist said she couldn’t give me any information because there was no release in Melanie’s chart. Melanie’s breathing troubles started almost three weeks ago.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) received a 3-year award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support the Physician Health First: Building Resiliency Intersectionally During Graduate Education (BRIDGE) program. Project ECHO, FMIG, and online burnout curriculum).

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Noreta Family Medicine

APRIL 17, 2024

What is the meaning of Family Medicine? As the name suggests, a family physician can take care of your entire family – from the day of your birth (even before!) I love family medicine because as family physicians, we can be trained to provide care for patients in many different settings.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As the 2025 legislative session swings into full gear, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has set its sights on a cadre of pivotal bills set to shape the healthcare landscape for years to come. Chip Brown, HB 2 proposes a change to existing law regarding the consent process for medical procedures involving minors.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 11, 2022

He is a pulmonologist and critical care physician. He’s assistant professor of medicine at UCSF, and he’s one of my former research mentees, and he’s very interested in medical ethics and decision making in the ICU. I was a medical and psychiatric resident between 1977 and 1982. Brian: Thanks so much.

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Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. You no longer need to review all medical records or repeat the whole medical and personal history. You know your patients’ evolving story as well as their family, friends, coworkers, and the peculiarities of their local community.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

In 1998, a Letter to the Editor in American Family Physician expressed concerns about the relatively new practice of pharmaceutical advertising directly to patients. But a recent perspective in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine pointed out that the rule is silent about advertisements on online and social media platforms.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

Please consider getting involved here in Maine - the Maine Medical Association & the Maine Osteopathic Association have a joint Legislative Committee that meets weekly during the session (usually January - May). Pat Connolly & Cortney Linville who attended the AAFP Family Medicine Advocacy Summit in Washington May 19-21.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

JUNE 11, 2025

Several past colleagues in the family medicine department at Georgetown recently published an informative scoping review of specialty disrespect in the medical learning environment. The authors term "primary care yield" as the percentage of physicians who start training in primary care and complete it in primary care.

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