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Intensity of medication review activities in private and public clinics [Prescribing and pharmacotherapeutics]

Annals of Family Medicine

vs 28.2%), numbers of prescription medications (6[5;9] vs 6 [5;8]), and prevalent conditions requiring medications, including hypertension (81.5 The patients in the public clinic were less likely to have insurance for medications (77.4 vs 2.1%), self-management (21.3 vs 88.3%), high cholesterol (65.9 vs 64.1%), and pain (55.6

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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. The whole notion of Quality is arbitrary and paternalistic.

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Chronic disease management among people with serious mental illness across rural, small urban, and metropolitan settings [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

These disparities may be related to differences in access to recommended chronic disease management. Objective: To describe patterns of chronic disease management across rural, small urban, and metropolitan settings, and explore variation by coinciding treatment for mental illness.

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How to manage GLP-1s in the hospital

Today's Hospitalist

Key takeaways: Hospitalists will increasingly have to manage inpatients taking GLP-1s. ” That is why, she added, anti-obesity medications are such an important strategy in long-term management. A lot of plans require a prior approval for each dose, and insurance plans are making access really difficult.”

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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.

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

Plum Health

Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking preventive care, or dealing with an urgent health issue, primary care is the foundation of good 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. A family pediatrician.

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"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Plum Health

From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care. Whether you need a routine physical, vaccination, or management of a chronic illness, this clinic has you covered with a focus on holistic and individualized care.

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