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Community Integration: Pushing the Boundaries for a Better World

Integrated Care News by CFHA

On October 6, 2017, a van loaded with medical supplies departed from the Health Center, bound for the local airport. We offered trauma-informed support and helped newly displaced individuals connect with health and community resources. The plane was piloted by a native of the island, deeply committed to helping his community.

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Apply to the ABMS Visiting Scholars Program

ABIM

To help advance this mission, ABIM and the ABIM Foundation are proud to sponsor the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Visiting Scholars Program , a year-long, part-time research program that supports early career physicians and researchers as they strive to become leaders in their field.

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Beware the bait-and-switch when it comes to HM program contracts

Sound Physicians

This ensures our team — from medical director to clinician — has skin in the game. Compared with industry-standard annual subsidy increases of between 4.2 percent and 5.7 percent, our average increase over five years is just 0.5 percent annually. Why the gap? Physician compensation is tied to quality of care. All rights reserved.

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Let’s Listen to Patients: FDA Releases Final Guidance on Patient Engagement in the Design and Conduct of Medical Device Clinical Studies

FDA Law

Bauer, Senior Regulatory Drug Expert — Our readers probably know that we value and advocate for patient engagement as an essential component in the development of medical products (see our firm’s commitment here ). Valentine & Larry J.

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CDRH Seeks Public Comment on How to Increase Patient Access to At-Home Use Medical Technologies

FDA Law

Cato — On June 1, CDRH announced that it is seeking public comment on questions regarding how CDRH can facilitate access to medical technologies designed for use outside of traditional clinical settings, particularly in the home. At-home medical technologies include, but are not limited to, monitoring and wearable devices (e.g.,

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The FDA PDUFA VII Goals Letter (FY 2023-2027): A Review of Our Top 10 Commitments

FDA Law

STAR aims to facilitate earlier access to novel uses of existing therapies for patients with a serious condition with unmet medical needs. Many of the indirect activities include fostering industry development activities through external outreach, workshops, public meetings, webinars, as well as updating guidance and SOPPs, amongst others.

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How to manage GLP-1s in the hospital

Today's Hospitalist

Because many medications can cause weight gain, doctors should consider more weight-neutral alternatives. Medical societies and hospitals are weighing in on periprocedural concerns in patients taking GLP-1s who need procedures or surgeries. These medications are truly life-changing for many patients.” Nor should they be.