Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Evaluate the economic impact of receiving tele-legal services from Medicaid’s perspective with regard to a) fee- for service (FFS) total cost of care; b) FFS cost of primary care; c) utilization for FFS primary care; d) utilization for FFS and capitated behavioral health (BH) and BH emergency department encounters.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Medical Behavioral Health Services Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Last year, our Family Medicine Residency Program restructured the Journal Club to incorporate a more resident-driven approach. The new format paired each resident with one focal research faculty and one focal faculty advisor, and enabled them to select articles that align with their individual interests.

Education 130

Education Family Medicine DO Electronics 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Intervention/Instrument Multiple interventions utilized, as specified in each study. diagnosis of a condition; biological markers; knowledge; attitude; quality of life and change in symptoms; individual or group behavior, skills; healthcare process and system outcomes). (e.g., Results Eighty-four studies fit inclusion criteria.

Provider 130

Provider Patients Utilities Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context In November 2023, the American Heart Association (AHA) released PREVENT, a new set of risk equations to calculate an individual's risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Each individual was separated into clinically significant risk categories of <7.5%, 7.5-10%, Results 3,885 individuals met the criteria.

Individual 130

Individual Utilities Clinic Provider 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Design and analysis: The study employed a comprehensive cohort design to compare individuals with T2D who were Ethiopian-born to their Israeli-born counterparts. Data for this investigation were sourced from a community-based approach, utilizing information from CHS, which integrates data from community sources and hospitals.

Complication 130

Complication Diabetes Individual Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dataset: We conducted a qualitative study utilizing the Database of Individual Patient Experiences (DIPEx) methodology - a time-tested, research-based approach for conducting and disseminating health and healthcare experiences.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Provider Healthcare Experience Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Media portrayals of addiction shape public perceptions, directly affecting individuals' willingness to seek treatment. Objective: This study aims to examine how mass media reinforces negative stereotypes of individuals with SUDs.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Individual Utilities IT 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: This study utilized survey-based methodology to estimate adjusted odds ratios (OR) and interaction effects using ordinal generalized linear model. Conclusions: Marital status is strongly linked with depression risk, with never married, divorced/separated, and widowed individuals facing heightened odds.

Illness 130

Illness Mental Health Individual Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Dataset Utilized data from a large integrated health system. Patients with individual insurance (not through employment) were less likely to be screened (66% in individual payers, 82% commercial, 84% Medicaid, p-value 0.011). Patient-reported social needs were obtained from a nationally administered survey. in screened vs. 1.15

Screening 130

Screening Relationship Insurance Electronics 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting Any context across PCCNs healthcare services utilization.

Mental Health 130

Mental Health Chronic Condition Consulting Healthcare 130

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. To incentivize donations to these hospitals, the bill suggests creating a tax credit for individuals and entities to offset their state income tax liability.

Insurance 130

Insurance Family Physician Hospital Management 130

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. Analysis: All interviews were transcribed verbatim and analyzed utilizing NVivo software following an inductive content analysis approach.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Families Family Patient-Centered 130

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

MAY 14, 2025

However, for individuals who do not qualify for federal Medicaid funding—such as most undocumented immigrants—the federal government does not provide matching funds, even when those individuals meet income eligibility requirements. The asset limit for a household would be $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 per couple.

Healthcare 204

Healthcare Family Physician Management Individual 204

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to describe patterns of utilization of a Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP) in Eastern Ontario and evaluate the impact of the program on patient activation, a measure of participants’ involvement in their care, their health behaviors, and their knowledge of the condition.

Management 130

Management Utilities Referral Individual 130

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 19, 2025

This position statement from the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) outlines our organizational commitment to Measurement-Based Care (MBC) as a foundational element of integrated healthcare. Families, Systems, & Health, 39(2), 259–268. Position Statement on Utilization of Measurement Based Care. 1, 8, 9) d.

Integrated Care 100

Integrated Care Mental Health Healthcare Clinical Practice 100

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 10, 2025

This is referred to as NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) and is important for maintaining baseline metabolism and utilization of calories. For very sedentary individuals every step above 2,200 steps is beneficial. Some studies consider less than 5,000 steps a day sedentary and associated with poorer health outcomes.

Appointment 130

Appointment Physicals IT Mental Health 130

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.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Community Families Family 52

Medical Xpress

MAY 3, 2023

Genetic testing for hereditary cancers, such as breast, colon, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer, helps at-risk individuals understand their familial risk for these diseases and make informed decisions about next steps in care.

Referral 97

Referral Utilities Individual Families 97

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Administrative activities, including work related to caring for individual patients and clinic administration, may play a substantial role in understanding changes to primary care workload. Study Design & Analysis We used a screening questionnaire to purposively select interview participants.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Nurse Practitioner Family Physician 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting or Dataset: Survey data from 50 Oregon primary care and emergency department sites Population Studied: 16,403 Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries Intervention/Instrument: The CMS Accountable Health Communities study Outcome Measures: Positive screen for one or more HRSN: housing, food, transportation, utilities, safety.

Transportation 130

Transportation Screening Individual Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The ESOGER tool is a telemedicine tool in the form of a telephone assessment questionnaire for individuals aged 65 and over. Study design: A qualitative descriptive study design was utilized. The tool was implemented and tested in four university-affiliated family medicine groups in Quebec, Canada from December 2021 to October 2022.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Consulting Telemedicine Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Despite individual studies highlighting the detrimental impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), insufficient sleep, and depression on cognitive function, a detailed understanding of their combined impact on subjective cognitive decline remains poorly understood. Results: Our study sample had an average age of 73.3

Illness 130

Illness Physicals Individual Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Many people with cancer are interested in utilizing integrative approaches alongside conventional cancer treatments to minimize side effects and promote whole person healing. Results: The cohort consisted of 264 individuals with cancer of various stages. Acupuncture was the most common service utilized.

Screening 130

Screening Utilities Patient-Centered Insurance 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To address this knowledge deficit, we conducted a nonrandomized crossover trial utilizing two plant-based diets (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, or DASH, and Whole Food, Plant-Based, or WFPB) among individuals with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes 130

Diabetes Hypertension Individual Utilities 130

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

MAY 1, 2025

We have the chance to support each other by breaking the stigma, utilizing local and federal resources, and better recognizing the signs and symptoms. If you have any questions or would like more information, contact the Center for Family Medicine. What is Mental Health? Your mental health matters.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Family Medicine DO Education 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We utilized AI tools in the qualitative software program Atlas.ti Context: Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into qualitative data analytic software may enhance analysis and reduce the time needed in order to conduct a thorough understanding of the phenomenon under study.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Electronics Provider Management 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: An individual participant data meta-analysis will be conducted. Objective: This study aims to identify factors explaining the variation in diagnostic test accuracy between PC and SC using three clinical examples.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Utilities Clinic Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Population Studied: Individuals with substance use disorder or co-occurring conditions. Future studies should utilize implementation science frameworks to develop and evaluate the VMs, with an emphasis on health outcomes. HR organizations were also contacted to share relevant articles on HR-based VMs.

Community 130

Community Utilities Provider Individual 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals with schizophrenia who are admitted to academic medical centers (AMCs) has not been previously reported. Study Design: This retrospective case series analysis utilizes Vizient’s clinical database data. from Oct 2019 to Dec 2023.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Patients Medical Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Access to healthcare or primary care has been associated with reduced SI in cisgender individuals (CI), however, it is not clear if access to health care is associated with lower levels of SI for transgender people (TG). Objective: This study examines exploratory models to assess whether access to health care reduces SI in TG and CI.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Mental Health Insurance Healthcare 130

CDOCS

JUNE 30, 2021

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Families 40

Families Family Patients Manufacturing 40

The Motivated MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The decision to rent or buy a home is the root of much anxiety in many individuals’ lives. I overhear individuals say things like ‘owning a home is the best investment you can make,’ and’ if you are renting, you are just ‘throwing your money away.’

Finance 52

Finance Insurance Individual Medical Advice 52

Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

These priorities include supporting the physician workforce, utilizing data and predictive interventions to improve patient outcomes, and boosting quality and affordability for patients. I’m a family physician by training. And I would remiss not to mention my wife and my family who might love and enjoy time with to travel.

Patient-Centered 52

Patient-Centered Patients Medical IT 52

The Motivated MD

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In the wake of a hurricane as devastating as Helene, tens of thousands of individuals are likely filing claims, surely totaling billions of dollars. If our family were to evacuate for a severe weather event and return to find a completely destroyed home or town, what would that look like financially? Stay motivated! The Motivated M.D.

Insurance 52

Insurance Finance Community Medical Advice 52

GeriPal

MAY 5, 2022

We talk with Nick and Meg about: Why hearing loss is important not just in geriatrics but also for those caring for seriously ill individuals. Communication techniques we can use when talking to individuals with hearing loss. Association of Sensory and Cognitive Impairment With Healthcare Utilization and Cost in Older Adults.

IT 102

IT Screening Hospital Clinic 102

GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

What should we use to screen individuals? Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. Well, because they’re hard on people with dementia and they can be very hard on families, and they’re a form of crisis.

Screening 119

Screening Primary Care Patient-Centered IT 119

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: This is a retrospective cohort study that utilized a Cox proportional hazards model to calculate hazard ratios (HRs) for hospital admissions, adjusting for age, sex, and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). Results A study was conducted on 2,547,456 individuals, with a median age of 78, and 57.8%

Chronic Condition 130

Chronic Condition Insurance Utilities Hospital 130