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Pilot Testing of the Treatment Burden Screening in Diabetes Tool in Primary Care [Multimorbidity]

Annals of Family Medicine

A tool to more efficiently relay points of patient-perceived treatment burden during a primary care visit may lead to more patient-centered care plans and improved outcomes. Setting: Two urban primary care clinics in Minnesota, USA. Study Design and Analysis: Single-arm pilot trial of adults with diabetes.

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Flipping the Script: A Design thinking Approach to Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration in Primary Care [Research capacity building]

Annals of Family Medicine

The challenges faced stem from the uncertainty and complexity of redefining professional roles and scopes of practice, as well as the skills needed to effectively work together and coordinate patient care as a cohesive team. Setting: One multidisciplinary primary care team in the province of Quebec, Canada.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Bridging the 17‑Year Research–Practice Gap Implementation scientists estimate that it takes about seventeen years for new evidence to become routine care (Rubin, 2023). Evidence‑informed care was literally at his fingertips. For AI in Primary Care, Start With the Problem. References Menchaca, J.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

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.

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The Evolution of Concierge Medicine: What 20 years in the industry have taught me

Concierge Choice Physicians

Our job was primarily to inform private physicians and patients that there was another way to secure that one-to-one relationship and to get away from the bureaucracy that seemed to have taken over medicine. When we launched, it was mostly private primary care physicians who contracted with us. ​The model took off.

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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

Many of these patients are clinically complex and receive care from multiple professionals—which creates unique management hurdles. It’s easy to understand why communication barriers can hinder care coordination between primary care physicians (PCPs), specialists, hospitalists, and professionals at other facilities.

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3 Tips for Finding a Great Family Doctor

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Tip 1: Do Research and Obtain Referrals Start your search by asking friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations. Word-of-mouth referrals can provide valuable insights into a doctor's practice, professionalism, and bedside manner. Here are some essential tips to guide you in locating the best family physician for your needs.