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Vaccine Uptake Strategies & Ethical Considerations- Part II

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Evidence-based strategies for increasing vaccine uptake A recent systematic review provides an overview of evidence-based strategies for increasing vaccine uptake and indicates that multi-component interventions are more effective than single-component interventions.

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AAFP Represents Members During 2025 Legislative Session

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

These funds could be utilized for various purposes, including direct care, operational expenses, and facility maintenance or upgrades. Sponsored by Representative David Faulkner, the bill aims to provide more affordable health coverage options for farmers and self-employed agricultural workers who lack access to employer-sponsored plans.

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Navigating Insurance and Healthcare Costs: Tips for Patients

Family Physicians of Greeley

Navigating the complexities of insurance and healthcare costs can be overwhelming for patients. Understanding your insurance coverage, managing medical bills, and finding affordable healthcare options are essential for maintaining your health without breaking the bank.

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Family Physicians Speak Out Against Changes to Vaccine Policy

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

Its expertise shapes clinical guidance, insurance coverage and public health programs including the Minnesota Vaccines for Children Program (MnVFC). MDH continues to offer up-to-date resources for health care providers and the public. Call to Action The MAFP urges members to speak out.

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Health Care Access, Social Support, and Suicidal Ideation in a Transgender and Cisgender Population [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Instrument: The study utilized several validated scales, including a modified STARRS instrument for suicidal behavior, healthcare access questions from the CDC’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey, insurance status modified from the American Community Survey, and the Multidimensional scale of Perceived Social Support.

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Measuring Primary Care Access: Aligning Measurement with the Expanding Domains of Access [Systematic review, meta-analysis, or scoping review]

Annals of Family Medicine

These measures can inform a recommendation of core access measures that can standardize the evaluation of PC access and provide researchers and federal agencies a framework for common comparison across studies and facilitate coordinated efforts to improve access to PC. Measures were further categorized into 13 access domains.

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Understanding Growth Hormone Treatment via Online Care in Canada

Dr. Zaar

Some common culprits include: Hypothyroidism Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Menopause and perimenopause Insulin resistance Cortisol imbalances due to chronic stress Low testosterone in men These conditions can impact how the body utilizes energy, making it tougher to shed pounds—even with a healthy lifestyle. Are These Services Covered?