Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that understanding why it’s important to take care of your body isn’t just about preventing illness—it’s about creating the foundation for a fulfilling, energetic life. Your body is the vessel that carries you through life’s journey. Why Should We Take Care Of Our Bodies?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective To characterize and estimate recent trends in patient panel sizes among a nationally representative sample of Family Physicians, exploring variations across different subgroups. Population Studied Family Physicians certified by the ABFM. Discussion A steady and substantial decline in U.S.

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Colorado Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 4, 2025

With 39 days of coverage through our Doctor of the Day program, dozens of member testimonies, and powerful coalition work, The post The 2025 Legislative Session Wrap Up appeared first on Colorado Academy of Family Physicians. Advocacy Insiders saw it first! Sign up for bite-sized updates throughout the Colorado Session here!

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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. The lack of consensus around the meaning and components of professionalism demands ongoing research and conversation.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To explore how family physicians document SDOH in EHRs and identify factors influencing this practice Study Design and Analysis: A cross-sectional observational analysis.

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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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The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

Projecting future physician workforce needs is a challenging calculation that must take multiple variables into account to avoid missing its mark. But how has the specialty of family medicine fared, and what else can be done to extend capacity of the existing primary care workforce? Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Family physicians who practiced at the clinic were eligible to take part. Intervention/Instrument & Outcome Measures: Family physicians were asked to independently rank a list of common diabetes treatment outcomes. Conclusion: Differences exist between patient and physicians in important outcomes in diabetes care.

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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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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. The spirit of collaboration and dedication to improving the health of families in Alabama was evident throughout the event.

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California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

MAY 7, 2025

She lives in San Francisco with her family. Keynote Revealed appeared first on California Academy of Family Physicians. She has a new 13-part documentary series called the Uncertainty in Medicine. Emily is an internal medicine doctor in San Francisco and Founder of The Nocturnists. The post 2025 POP!

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 27, 2025

In today’s ever-shifting landscape, we know that family physicians face increasing strain caring for patients, administrative burden and navigating a system that undervalues primary care. That’s why advocating for family medicine is more important than ever. Advocacy Blog : Stay informed on MAFP’s latest advocacy work.

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Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids

JUNE 23, 2025

From all of us at Family Physicians of Cedar Rapids, stay cool, stay hydrated, and don’t ignore what your body is trying to tell you. Don’t wait, call 911 or seek immediate medical care.

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Family Physician Illness Physicals Family 104

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Alabama Academy of Family Physicians invites medical professionals in the state to register now for the 2024 Fall Forum scheduled for the weekend of Saturday, December 14, and Sunday, December 15. The event focuses on the latest clinical practices, innovations in healthcare, and topics trending in the field of family medicine.

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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. Ed Oliver, HB 46 would update a rural physician tax credit aimed at attracting more doctors to practice in rural areas. What Happened: This legislation has been enacted into law.

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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. Objective: To evaluate the anti-racism curriculum’s impact on knowledge, perceptions, and assumptions about structural inequities in DFPM.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective To introduce the novel approach of using a T-Connector between a patient’s HBPM and their physician’s office sphygmomanometer to permit a simultaneous blood pressure reading. Conclusion Based on the Cohen’s kappa of 0.39 (fair agreement), PPV of 0.75, and NPV of 0.85

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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. I stepped down as director of the Robert L. Phillips, Jr. According to MedChi , the average practice received $176,000 in care management fees in 2019.

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Family Medicine Initiative

MAY 7, 2025

There are four common methods for removing a fishhook, which are explained well in the journal American Family Physician : Retrograde : the simplest method, but it only works in some cases. So far I had only one patient with a fishhook injury, but it was a story to remember! Watch a 3-min-video here. Watch this 3-min-video.

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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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California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

MAY 14, 2025

No New Workforce Investments Despite the ongoing need for a robust family physician workforce, the May Revision includes no new investments in workforce programs like Song-Brown. CAFP is actively advocating to preserve critical workforce funding that trains and sustains family physicians across the state.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Ministry also reported that Montreal had 1,922 family doctors (FTE in place) practicing within its boundaries. The same year the Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) reported that the region of Montreal had 2,454 family physicians. In this analysis we explore the differences in these measurements and their causes.

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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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

These pay gaps are well documented outside of Canada, but little empirical work has been done to understand pay gaps in Canada, in family medicine, or using an intersectional lens. Objective: Understand how the identity features of Ontario family physicians (e.g.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Family physicians in Canada have one of the broadest scopes of practice and shortest postgraduate residency training periods among high income nations. In 2018, the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) reviewed Canadian family medicine training and determined it must evolve to meet contemporary societal needs.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: For over 25 years, the burden of clinical administrative services has been cited as contributing to the stress and burnout experienced by family physicians. Objective: To describe family physicians’ (FPs) experiences of administrative burden in practice.

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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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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 6, 2025

The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) Health Equity Committee has identified a need for an Interpreter Access Task Force to help identify gaps and barriers to interpreter access across the state. The task force will meet 3-5 times within a 12-month period, as determined by the task force chair and MAFP staff.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

According to a study published in the June 2025 issue of BMC Primary Care, most diabetes management takes place in primary care, highlighting the growing use and benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and the need to explore support models for its implementation. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to compare characteristics of (..)

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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. At East Cary Family Physicians , we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support to individuals living with diabetes.

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East Cary Family Physicians

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

At East Cary Family Physicians , we believe that awareness is the first step in managing your health effectively. At East Cary Family Physicians , we emphasize the significance of regular health check-ups and candid dialogues with healthcare providers.

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

APRIL 23, 2019

That’s not the only benefit -- they say this new healthcare model allows for longer appointments and a more personal relationship with their physician. That’s not the only benefit -- they say this new healthcare model allows for longer appointments and a more personal relationship with their physician. So how much does it cost?

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

These screenings might include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, or referrals for mammograms depending on your age and family history. An establish care visit helps create a baseline of your health and is typically your first interaction with a clinic or physician. What Happens During a Gynecological Exam?

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Noreta Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Bill Skelton, founder of the Acupuncture Clinic here in Columbia, SC, gave me the film to watch and said he thought that as a Direct Primary Care physician and owner of Noreta Family Medicine, I would appreciate it. Early in the film, family physician Dr. Erin Martin, is featured. Have a good week!

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

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. What does the doctor do first? How long will it take?

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Primary Care Appointment Telehealth PCP 100

Common Sense Family Doctor

APRIL 12, 2025

In the two years since publication of the latest American Family Physician review article on osteoporosis , new guidelines and research studies have enhanced management of this common condition. In early 2025, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommendations on screening for osteoporosis.

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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. This free and voluntary program offers significant benefits to clinics, health care professionals and patients across the state. Why Pursue Health Care Homes Certification?

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