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Translating complex clinical environments to virtual care: Standards of Care in Virtual Medicine in Canada [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Improvements in implementation of virtual care are needed across Canada for safer, equitable and accessible healthcare. Some governing bodies require prior licensure for "out-of-province" physicians to provide telemedicine within their jurisdictions.

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The Evolution of Concierge Medicine: What 20 years in the industry have taught me

Concierge Choice Physicians

The industry was new then, developed largely as a response to the feeling that HMOs were taking over healthcare and making decisions that should be between a patient and their doctor. These skeptics underestimated how much patients valued the relationship they had with their doctor. ​The model took off. They didn’t.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health. With the growth of telehealth, many people now schedule a telemedicine appointment to begin care—especially for follow-ups, medication refills, or minor concerns. What Is a Primary Care Visit? Absolutely.

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Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Osman Saleem

Sound Physicians

In the back of my mind, I held the image of a once-prestigious Sound hospitalist program and the positive relationship once held with hospital administration. What makes your hospital medicine practice stand out from others in the healthcare industry? It was my job to work back to that program and gain that respect back.

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Drugs Vs. Digital Therapeutics – A Digital Symbiosis

The Medical Futurist

The title, Drugs vs. DTx, is a classic case of the “it’s complicated” relationship status. No rocket science here, just additional steps towards patient empowerment, and better partnerships between healthcare professionals and patients. It’s a fascinating question.

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Using technology to reclaim our time

Today's Hospitalist

By removing the need to constantly look at a screen or type notes, we can be more present and engaged, fostering stronger therapeutic relationships and improving patient satisfaction. Patel, MD, MPH, MBA, is a hospitalist and digital health innovator with a strong focus on telemedicine and clinical informatics. Healthcare (Basel).

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Ep. 68: Hidden risks of prescribing GLP-1 drugs with Ericka L. Adler, J.D., of Roetzel & Andress

Physician's Practice

Telemedicine and Prescribing GLP-1 Drugs (00:14:10)** Legal risks and compliance requirements for prescribing GLP-1 drugs via telemedicine, including licensure and administration rules.