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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

This study offers insight into the practice patterns of boutique clinic primary care physicians, as well as the estimated public costs of this business model in Ontario. Objective: Identify practice patterns of family physicians practicing within boutique clinics in Ontario. Study Design and Analysis.

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Insurers Promise to Speed Up Delays in Health Care Approvals

Physician's Weekly

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier. said this week that several of the nation’s largest health insurers have agreed to change how they handle prior authorization, a system that often causes delays in care. Kennedy Jr.

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Trump Administration May Cut Funds to Hospitals Offering Gender Care to Kids

Physician's Weekly

Officials at CMS say they are looking into whether they can block federal Medicaid or insurance funding to hospitals that offer such care. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the Justice Department would investigate doctors and hospitals that perform gender-related surgeries or mislead families about treatment. In April, U.S.

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AAP Updates Recommendations for Adolescent Contraceptive Counseling

Physician's Weekly

When there are no medical contraindications, pediatricians should provide adolescents with their contraceptive of choice on the same day as contraceptive counseling as a best practice. “Education on reproductive health is an important step toward every adolescent’s journey into independence and adulthood.”

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End-of-Life Doulas: A Podcast with Jane Euler, Beth Klint, and John Loughnane

GeriPal

We’ve invited two death doulas, Jane Euler and John Loughnane (who is also a family doc and palliative care physician), to talk about the role of a doula at the end of life. John: I am what I am, which is a family practice doctor. I’m unsure what they do, how often they’re used, and who pays for their work. Jane: Right.

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