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Organizational Dehumanization of Nurses in Healthcare Systems: A Scoping Review [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

However, much of the published research on dehumanization in the healthcare system is limited to the experience of patients, leaving that of nurses poorly understood. This feeling could be indicative of experiences of organizational dehumanization, a phenomenon receiving increasing attention in organizational psychology. Conclusion.

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Exploring Primary Care Provider eConsult Utilization Trends [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

By understanding how PCPs engage with eConsult platforms, healthcare systems can pinpoint areas of opportunities for engagement and training. Objective: To determine how primary care providers (PCP) utilize the eConsult platform. Study Design and Analysis: This retrospective analysis of program data spans from 2018 through 2023.

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Nurturing collaboration between non-profit organizations and primary healthcare partners: An instrumental case study [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: People living in precarious socio-economic conditions are at greater risk of developing mental and physical health disorders, and of having complex healthcare and social needs (hereafter complex needs). Appropriate care for these people calls for integrated care from the healthcare, social services, and community networks.

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AAFP Represents Members During 2025 Legislative Session

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

During the session, the Alabama Academy of Family Physicians actively represented the interests of its members on a range of healthcare initiatives. What Happened: The Senate Committee on Finance and Taxation Education did not meet to discuss the bill. What Happened: This legislation has been enacted into law.

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The Positive Impact of Direct Primary Care on Employer Healthcare Spending

Plum Health

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, Direct Primary Care and Subscription-based Primary Care are emerging as promising models that could significantly benefit both employers and employees. These models simplify the healthcare business by removing insurance companies from basic primary care.

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" Healthcare organizations administrative policies are just too rigid. ": why nurses leave primary and emergency care [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Nursing shortage is a major issue for healthcare systems. Primary and emergency care are no exception. Large scale nurse turnover is costly, is associated with both reduced productivity and poorer patient outcomes. Understanding of the reasons for nurse turnover has become a pressing issue. Conclusions.

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My Green Doctor Begins Pilot with Weill Cornell Medicine

My Green Doctor

We’re pleased to share that Weill Cornell Medicine, one of the nation’s most respected academic medical institutions, has begun a small-scale pilot of the My Green Doctor program—an important step toward building a more sustainable healthcare future. It is already impacting public health, health equity, and healthcare delivery systems.