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Implementation Evaluation of a Community Health Worker Program for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes or Hypertension [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context Disparities in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and hypertension (HTN) control are well-described. R) Of these, the 551 patients exposed to a CHW tended to be younger, female, insured by Medicaid, live in a higher SVI area, work full time or were unemployed, or identified as Black and/or African American or Hispanic and Latino.

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

A Country Doctor Writes

Cash practices are appearing and evolving to meet patients’ needs without the mandates of Medicare and the private insurance industry, but are in essence duplicating cost and effort because of Obamacare’s insurance mandate. We meet people where they are and in many different ways. These approaches will improve with time.

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A Brief Mindfulness Intervention to Lower Repeat BP in Primary Care [Hypertension]

Annals of Family Medicine

Blood pressure control is a major quality KPI impacting reimbursement from insurers for primary care practices. However, MBI brief enough for the primary care setting have received little attention.

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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Research has associated telehealth interventions with reduced self-reported smoking during pregnancy, reduced risk of gestational hypertension, and continuation of breastfeeding. Further, lower insurance reimbursement rates can limit its clinical use. Further, lower insurance reimbursement rates can limit its clinical use.

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Common Myths about Varicose Veins

Vascular Physician

Reducing salt intake since a high salt diet may lead to hypertension or narrowing of arteries. Varicose veins are oftentimes covered by insurance whereas spider veins typically are not since they tend to be cosmetic only. Myth #2: Only women get varicose veins. Wearing compression stockings will help to keep blood from pooling.

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Michigan's Best Primary Care: Here’s Why It's a Game Changer for Your Health!

Plum Health

It’s where you turn for regular check-ups, advice on staying healthy, and help with managing any chronic illnesses like diabetes or hypertension. Whether you’re dealing with diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or another long-term condition, your primary care doctor will help you create a plan to manage it effectively.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

This continuity of care is especially important for managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—conditions that respond best to consistent monitoring and adjustment of treatment plans. We work with most major insurance plans and offer transparent pricing options for self-pay patients.