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The effect of being uninsured on cancer screening practices in Puerto Rico [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Access to preventative health screening, particularly cancer screening, is a fundamental aspect of public health and is closely linked to reduced burden of disease. One of the largest barriers to preventative cancer screening is inadequate insurance coverage. Descriptive statistics were done.

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An Evaluation of Patient Outcomes Associated with Sludge (Administrative Burdens) in Cancer Screening [Screening, prevention, and health promotion]

Annals of Family Medicine

Impacts of healthcare sludge on patients have not been well-described. Objective: to quantify sludge in the colorectal cancer (CRC) screening process and evaluate the impacts of sludge on delayed or forgone screenings, screening experience, and health system distrust. 47, p< 001). 47, p< 001).

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Cervical Cancer Screening Differences Between Black and White Women: An Examination of HPV and Pap Test Utilization. [Screening, prevention, and health promotion]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context The introduction of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) test and the 2012 Cervical Cancer Screening (CCS) guidelines expanded the way providers offer and interpret screening for their patients. Chi-square and odds ratios were used to detect racial differences by screening type. population.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

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. In Arizona’s climate, skin cancer screenings are particularly important given our high sun exposure.

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“The physician–patient encounter is health care’s choke point” -NEJM

A Country Doctor Writes

This week’s Journal has a very profound article about why healthcare has not evolved through its technology the way other sectors of society have. 1) Healthcare is not at all customer centered. 1) Healthcare is not at all customer centered. A Country Doctor Writes: is a reader-supported publication.

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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. This bill would provide a civil action for pharmacists, pharmacies, and insurance beneficiaries for injuries due to violations by a pharmacy benefits manager.

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Using a typology to understand and address primary care administrative workload in Atlantic Canada [Practice management and organization]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design & Analysis We used a screening questionnaire to purposively select interview participants. Conclusion Identifying practical strategies to make information management more efficient can support innovative healthcare models, improve patient care, and improve the wellbeing of primary care providers.