Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In Ontario, multiple organizations operate under a ‘boutique’ medicine model where patients pay a block or annual fee to access primary care services. Three boutique clinics in Ontario were identified using publicly available information.

Clinic 130

Clinic Referral Primary Care Physician Primary Care 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Early identification and intervention in behavioral aspects of chronic diseases leads to improved function with decreased healthcare utilization, yet we know little about referral patterns for behavioral support of chronic disease. 88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition.

Referral 130

Referral Chronic Condition Medical Chronic Disease 130

Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

Direct Primary Care (DPC) has emerged as a viable, high-quality primary care model that liberates itself from the constraints of traditional fee-for-service (FFS) products. Thus, DPC forms a better long-term investment focused on preventive care, as opposed to only treating patients post-diagnosis.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care PCP PCP Insurance 52

GeriPal

JUNE 12, 2025

And sort of a few years ago, we would sometimes see referrals a bit later than we would have liked. We are Seeing referrals at an earlier time point, especially at a point that I feel that I can really help a patient. Is it normally the oncologist who’s making the referrals to you or do they come from people outside of oncology?

Patient-Centered 103

Patient-Centered Referral Patients IT 103

GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Lastly, we discuss Katie’s paper on substance use disorder in an aging population and how one can incorporate the 5 Ms (ie, matters most, medications, mind, mobility, and multicomplexity) into a framework for age-friendly care for older adults with substance use disorder. ABIM MOC credit will be offered to subscribers in November, 2024.

Illness 137

Illness Patient-Centered Screening Clinic 137

GeriPal

JUNE 9, 2022

We talk with Kate about how despite how far we’ve come in palliative care research, we still don’t have answers to some fundamental questions, such as: Who should get specialized palliative care? Should eligibility and access be determined by clinician referral? When should people get palliative care? By diagnosis?

Consulting 100

Consulting Patient-Centered Diagnosis IT 100

GeriPal

JUNE 5, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary The need for better palliative care in nursing homes is significant. nursing homes grapple with serious illnesses, and roughly half experience dementia. The obstacles hindering referrals to palliative care services. Practical strategies to overcome these barriers and enhance care.

Nurse Practitioner 78

Nurse Practitioner Referral Consulting Board-Certified 78