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"We feel alone and not listened to": Somali, Hmong and Latin American Parents Perspectives on Pediatric Serious Illness [Child and adolescent health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The experience of ethnically diverse parents of children with serious illness in the US healthcare system has not been well studied. Participants: Twenty-six parent participants (eight Somali, ten Hmong, and eight Latin American) of children with serious illness were recruited through local clinics and hospitals.

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Health Trends Across Communities: a healthcare system-public health collaboration to advance health equity across Minnesota [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Health Trends Across Communities (HTAC) is a collaboration of Minnesota healthcare systems and state and local public health that helps fill the gap in community health information by providing timely, detailed, and accessible summary electronic health record (EHR) information and reports. Population Studied: Minnesota residents.

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Practice patterns of Ontario physicians working in 'boutique' medical clinics [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Boutique clinics were more likely to see patients for musculoskeletal, dermatologic, and infectious disease illnesses. The results of this study demonstrates that boutique clinics serve a wealthy subset of the Canadian population and impose high costs through out-of-pocket expenses and payments from the public healthcare system.

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From Numbers to Names: How Concierge Care is Redefining the Doctor-Patient Experience

Concierge Choice Physicians

Wayne Lipton, CCP Managing Partner ​America’s trust in medical professionals is dwindling, according to Gallup’s annual professions rating , dropping from a high of 67% in 2021 to just 53% in 2024. For medical professionals and those working in healthcare, the article was grim. But what can be done?

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

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.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

There’s a lot that goes into running a healthcare facility , from managing patient care to ensuring adequate coverage around the clock. What are the limitations of permanent healthcare staffing solutions? As a healthcare facility, your primary focus is on consistently providing the highest-quality services possible to your patients.

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Your Guide to Healthcare Careers in New Haven County, CT

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

The New Haven region is a hub for healthcare in Connecticut. It’s home to many reputable healthcare employers, from private practices like the Physicians Alliance of Connecticut to major hospital systems like Yale New Haven Health. Understanding healthcare careers in New Haven County, CT.,