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The Impact of Integrated Care on Healthcare Utilization and Costs: Evidence from the Kansas Health Homes Medicaid Program [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

These individuals are often high utilizers of health care services, with some of the costliest services being hospital admissions and emergency department (ED) visits. This study also provides the first formal evaluation of the KHH program.

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How Mental Health & SUD Bias Impact ED Physical Care

Physician's Weekly

Patients with documented mental illness or substance use disorders (SUDs) continue to encounter a mixed—sometimes starkly divergent—quality of emergency department (ED) care when they present with chest pain, abdominal pain, or other non‑psychiatric complaints, according to a patient‑interview study published in Health Services Research.

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Calcium and Vitamin D: Essentials for Strong Bones

AMMD

This ensures your body can effectively absorb and utilize these nutrients where you need them most— in your bones! Boron aids bone formation, supports hormone metabolism, and enhances the utilization of magnesium, calcium, and vitamin D. That is why I created AMMD™’s OsteoDura™ Bone Health Supplement.

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Elevated BAR Signals Poor Prognosis in Patients With CKD Admitted to ICU

Physician's Weekly

Although relatively simple, the BAR has shown predictive utility in various diseases, the study authors continued, including coronary artery disease, sepsis, and intracerebral hemorrhage. “By “BAR may serve as a valuable and straightforward indicator for mortality risk stratification,” researchers wrote.

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A New Normal? Assessing Trends and Changes in Inpatient General Medicine During The CO VID-19 Era [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: The COVID pandemic disrupted global healthcare, impacting academic medical centers (AMCs) in the United States, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of its effects on healthcare delivery and utilization. Study Design: This retrospective case series analysis utilizes Vizient’s clinical database data.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

In fact, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities are already reeling from a shortage of providers and it’s hurting patients— according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , tens of millions of Americans live in areas with shortages of primary care, dental, and mental health professionals.

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How To Get Rid of Biofilm in Your Gut

AMMD

As they gather together, they change from a “planktonic “ state to a “biofilm” state, which provides strength and makes it difficult to get rid of them (2). Emerging research shows a new category of illness, known as biofilm infections , is becoming more common (6). Aim to get between seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night.

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