Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Since untreated cases can have severe health consequences, non-adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment guidelines (CDC) remains a concern. The electronic health records are stored in the American Family Cohort, the largest national United States primary care database.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Family Families Utilities 130

Edge Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Family Medicine DO Management 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Effective communication with patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) is a significant challenge in healthcare, often leading to poorer health outcomes and patient dissatisfaction. Secondary measures included the identification of common challenges and preferred methods of communication with patients with LEP.

Provider 130

Provider Patients Patient-Centered Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: Journey mapping is a visual user engagement tool employed in service design and increasingly in a medical context, focusing on identifying opportunities for improvement. This study will be used by the Frontenac, Lennox & Addington Ontario Health Team (FLA-OHT) to guide design a person-centered medical home.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Community Finance Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We noted that a small number of patients are readmitted multiple times. This indicates poor quality of life (QOL) for SCD patients and a high financial burden on the healthcare system. Objective: Describe the trends in sickle cell admissions between Jan 2020 and Dec 2023 at an academic medical center (AMC) in Augusta, Georgia.

Finance 130

Finance Medical Patient-Centered Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, the factors influencing the dynamics of adherence among young Chinese patients with hypertension remain unclear. Objective The present study investigates the factors influencing the dynamics of medication and non-medication adherence in young Chinese adults with hypertension.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Patient-Centered Family Families 130

A Country Doctor Writes

JULY 1, 2025

I wrote this when I was working for a fairly traditional primary care office, a Federally Qualified Health Center, which did have a somewhat preferential pay rate from Medicare and Medicaid, in part because we offered sliding feee to uninsured patients, in part because we offered a few “enabling services” as the bureaucrats call it.

Primary Care 217

Primary Care Patient-Centered Government Family Doctor 217

A Country Doctor Writes

JUNE 3, 2025

I have always tried to “squeeze” urgent visits in when I know the patient and the issue they’re having. Not only have we shortened medical appointments to 15 minutes. Sometimes a patient does need a lot of non-provider time, for example to get undressed and ready for a Pap smear. Government.

Patients 130

Patients Appointment Patient-Centered Screening 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: For many patients with long-COVID, primary care is the first point of interaction with the healthcare system. However, beyond expressions of disempowerment, the patient’s perspective regarding the quality of long-COVID care is lacking. Patients described two areas of experiences.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Primary Care Patients Patient-Centered 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Despite efforts to improve patient-clinician relationships, access to care, and healthcare workflows, annual rates of missed appointments (MA) in the U.S Objective To evaluate the association between patient, health system, geosocial, and environmental factors on the likelihood of MA in Family Medicine clinics. for CA, 0.85

Appointment 130

Appointment Primary Care Family Medicine DO 130

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. What hasn't changed is that our family medicine residents remain excited about health policy and advocacy. I stepped down as director of the Robert L.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Primary Care Physician Patient-Centered Behavioral Health Services 130

Edge Family Medicine

JANUARY 9, 2025

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health.

Chronic Disease 130

Chronic Disease Family Medicine DO Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Setting: Senior centers and large academic health systems in Northern and Southern California. Outcome Measures: Themes related to participation in clinical trials of medications. Participants with clinical trial experience stated that they would recommend clinical trial participation to their friends and families.

Clinic 130

Clinic Chronic Condition Transportation Family 130

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 20, 2025

AAFP Denounces Changes to ACIP and Vaccine Recommendations The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) stands with the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) in denouncing the recent decisions made by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Family Physician 71

Family Physician Vaccination Family Families 71

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

We’ve been hearing from family physicians across Minnesota about the rapid pace of recent federal policy changes and concerns about their impact on patient care and the communities we serve. To help you navigate these changes, we’ve compiled a list of timely resources for family physicians. We’d love to hear from you.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Family Families Patient-Centered 52

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. Objective: To examine the epidemiology and mortality among schizophrenia patients discharged from AMCs in the U.S. from Oct 2019 to Dec 2023.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Patients Medical Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

However, facing the challenges brought by China's national health strategy, aging population, and high incidence of chronic diseases, there is an urgent need to improve the service capacity of China's primary medical institutions.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Management Finance Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study aesign and analysis: Multilevel linear probability models used to test the association between primary care utilization and geographic accessibility of primary care providers (PCP) after controlling for demographic characteristics, medical conditions, rurality, and neighborhood-level racial and economic segregation.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Utilities PCP PCP 130

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.

Preventive Care 100

Preventive Care Preventative Care Family Physician Screening 100

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Patient-oriented evidence supporting PrT is growing. PrT has historically been taught in mentored clinical settings and medical conferences, not in academic training programs. A 21-item mixed-methods paper survey was developed by co-authors in collaboration with a university-based survey center.

Family Medicine 130

Family Medicine DO Patient-Centered Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The COVID pandemic disrupted global healthcare, impacting Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) in the United States, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of its effects on healthcare delivery and utilization. Study Design: This retrospective case series analysis utilizes Vizient’s clinical database data.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Medical Patients Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Healthcare research involving patient medical data is often delayed by lengthy approval processes. The Shared Health Research Information Network (SHRINE) offers rapid, secure access to aggregate counts of patient data from participating hospitals. Population Studied. Women 15-54 years with live births between 2005-2022.

Electronics 130

Electronics Patient-Centered Utilities Hospital 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Health insurance instability may be particularly challenging for patients with diabetes who need regular chronic care management to reduce the risk of diabetes complications. 46,844 patients were diagnosed with diabetes during study period. Study Design: Retrospective observational cohort study.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Insurance Diabetes Community 130

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

PURPOSE Understanding patients’ perspectives and readiness regarding deprescribing—a concept broader than mere drug cessation, encompassing dynamic interaction between patients and health care professionals—is essential for developing feasible and effective deprescribing interventions.

Patient-Centered 246

Patient-Centered Medical Patients IT 246

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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Family Doctor Family Families Medical 130

Permanente Medicine

APRIL 16, 2025

Affiliation will allow groups to drive high-value care and innovation PORTLAND, ORE, April 16, 2025 – Oregon-based Northwest Permanente (NWP) and The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) of Northern California announced a formal affiliation today. Most transactions are largely focused on size, scale, and finance. million members in California.

Medical 52

Medical Patient-Centered Community Hospital 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Little is known about variation in adoption of CCS modalities in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in communities where cervical cancer disparities persist. Population Studied: Average-risk females ages 21-64 with ≥1 medical encounter and ≥1 routine CCS during 2012-2017. As new screening modalities emerge (e.g.,

Screening 130

Screening Insurance Patient-Centered Primary Care 130

Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

Co-CEO of The Permanente Federation and leader of multiple Permanente Medical Groups at Kaiser Permanente, recognized for advancing AI technology, improving care access, and advocating for value-based care measures OAKLAND, Calif. Kaiser Permanente is comprised of the Permanente Medical Groups and Kaiser Foundation Health Plans and Hospitals.

Clinic 59

Clinic Patient-Centered Healthcare Medical 59

Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have. Many patients search online for variations like: Can you have a pap smear while menstruating?

Screening 100

Screening Clinic Appointment Checkup 100

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

The present study evaluated the acceptability and the feasibility of hearing screening for patients consulting in private family practice medicine. METHODS Data were collected in 3 French medical care centers from May through November 2022. RESULTS Of the 516 eligible patients, 219 (42%) were able to perform both tests.

Family Practice 130

Family Practice Screening Family Families 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is a model in which medical and behavioral health providers work together to provide whole person care, usually in primary care settings. Despite success in some community health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers, IBH is not widely implemented in other settings.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Provider Consulting Illness 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: The structured questionnaire covered various aspects of primary care practice, including the scope of clinical learners, specialties offered, onsite services, telehealth, EMR data querying, patient advisory groups, and IRB affiliation. Intervention/Instrument: N/A.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Telehealth Patient-Centered Community 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Agreement between Proactive and the clinical examination varied by construct, ranging from 47% (Sleep) to 94% (Medication). Conclusions: The differences between the results of Proactive and the clinical examination highlight its potential for patient-centered risk identification.

Screening 130

Screening Primary Care Clinic Patient-Centered 130

Myriad Genetics

MAY 1, 2025

Enhancing Hereditary Cancer Screening at NMC Every day, every patient. That’s how often Chelsea Mulheron finds herself asking women in her clinic about their family history of cancer. I am empowering patients to help them improve their health,” says Mulheron. Helping patients identify whether they are at high risk is care.

Patients 52

Patients Screening Patient-Centered Family 52

Physician's Weekly

JULY 1, 2025

A metabolic dysbiosis score (MDS) representing fecal concentrations of 13 microbiota-derived metabolites independently predicted 30-day mortality in patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit (MICU), according to a study published in Science Advances. Patel, MD , and colleagues wrote.

Illness 52

Illness Patients Patient-Centered Family 52

Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

Management 52

Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine 52

Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

Management 52

Management Medical Treatment Plan Family Medicine 52