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Enhancing primary healthcare capacity : A qualitative study from the perspective of managers of PHC institutions in China [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

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.

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Oregon-based medical group Northwest Permanente announces affiliation with The Permanente Medical Group of Northern California

Permanente Medicine

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.

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Permanente Live webinar — Finding success in value-based care

Permanente Medicine

Who: Ceci Connolly, president and CEO, Alliance of Community Health Plans Nolan Chang, MD, EVP of Strategy, Corporate Development, and Finance, The Permanente Federation Stephen Parodi, MD, EVP of External Affairs, Communications, and Brand, The Permanente Federation (Host) What: “Permanente Live: Finding success in value-based care.”

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Key Health Policy Updates

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Mid-Year Formulary Changes (HF 1652/SF 1806): Seeks to prohibit health insurers from making mid-year changes to their drug formularies, ensuring stable access to prescribed medications for patients. Healthcare Access Fund (SF 1572): Proposes an assessment on health plans to support MinnesotaCare and Medical Assistance programs.

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Agitation Podcast Series Episode 4: Safe prehospital transport of the agitated child

PEMBlog

There are protocols in place that assist highly trained Emergency Medical Service providers in assuring that agitated children are safely transported to their destination. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award (U07MC37471) totaling $3M with 0 percent financed with nongovernmental sources. Government.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Hearings and Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Last week, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) was actively engaged in multiple discussions on health care policy, including Medical Assistance rate reimbursement, coverage for the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model and broader reforms to patient-centered care. Highlights follow.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: Updates on Health Care Bills

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

The bill passed by a voice vote and was referred to the State and Local Government Committee. 2413 ( Senator Mann ) creates a new assessment on hospitals to increase Medical Assistance reimbursement rates. HOUSE COMMERCE FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE H.F. Read a summary of S.F. Read a summary of S.F.