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Envisioning roles for patient partners in primary health care systems of the future: A structured priority setting exercise [Patient engagement]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Primary health care (PHC) is a whole-society approach to health and well-being, providing holistic care to patients across their lifespan. Study Design and Analysis The study used a structured participatory mixed methods design, including qualitative individual and group processes with multivariate statistics.

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Changes in patterns and referrals of Nova Scotians seeking mental health care through 2-1-1 Referral Service [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context 2-1-1 is a designated phone help line in Canada and the US that provides referrals for individuals to local government and community-based services for a wide variety of needs, including social, health care, and mental health services. 2-1-1 Nova Scotia has operated since 2013 as a nonprofit that offers 24/7 assistance.

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Tapping the potential applications of mHealth

The Health Policy Exchange

mHealth applications can complement and expand care provided at traditional face-to-face visits, and exploring their untapped potential to improve health in the U.S. We debated the types of policies that would be most likely to encourage innovations that make a positive difference for individuals and populations.

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Medicaid expansion is in the eye of the beholder

The Health Policy Exchange

To the ACA's detractors, Medicaid expansion is a hostile government takeover that must be opposed in principle, regardless of potential benefits of an infusion of federal dollars. In fiscal year 2011, Medicaid spending totaled $414 billion, with two-thirds going to services for disabled elderly persons.

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The Massachusetts Avenue of health reform

The Health Policy Exchange

At that point, he had not yet committed to the individual health insurance mandate that made his reforms possible but later became a political liability during his Presidential campaigns. It was one thing to ask drivers to buy car insurance. Owning a car is a choice. Together, Romney and Kennedy approached the George W.

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Nutrition and dietary guidelines: stirring the (policy) pot

The Health Policy Exchange

On the other hand, the federal government spends billions of dollars on traditional agricultural commodity programs that fail to reinforce the kind of healthy dietary choices outlined in federal dietary guidelines. and MyPlate. Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L.

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Community Integration: Pushing the Boundaries for a Better World

Integrated Care News by CFHA

We offered trauma-informed support and helped newly displaced individuals connect with health and community resources. Our team—the Integrated Behavioral Health team at Holyoke Health Center—established a psychological first aid station at Enlace. For more ideas, you can access the resources developed by Alma , CFHA’s chatbot.

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