Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

adults with mental health and substance use disorders (MH/SUD) experienced significant increases in health insurance coverage. A new study published by the journal Addiction has found that those two changes—increased health insurance coverage and improved smoking outcomes—appear to be linked.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Life happens fast, and sometimes, so do medical issues. We'll also touch on women’s health , mental health , and how to get the most out of your visit. Understanding Its Role in Healthcare Urgent care clinics are designed to handle non-life-threatening situations that still require timely medical attention.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Large language models will soon find their way in to everyday clinical settings , simply because the global shortage of healthcare personnel is becoming dire and AI will lend a hand with tasks that do not require skilled medical professionals. Current medical AIs only process one type of data, for example, text or X-ray images.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) disproportionately impacts persons with substance use and mental health disorders within the United States. Setting: MedStar Health, a multidisciplinary and multispecialty health care system in the mid-Atlantic. were on Medicaid insurance when diagnosed. Among new patients, 58.9%

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Noreta Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

I can tell you first-hand that this has allowed me to develop more trusting relationships with my patients, more time to identify and manage mental health concerns, and learn more about how a person’s lifestyle influences their health. A third barrier is that insurance companies often do not pay for nutrition counseling.

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Plum Health

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Unlike traditional insurance-based models, DPC eliminates the need for copays, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs. Key features of DPC include: Unlimited access to a primary care physician: Patients can see their doctor as often as needed, without worrying about insurance limitations. Why Choose Plum Health DPC?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results Participants reported that telehealth was acceptable for basic pregnancy check-ins, such as to monitor symptoms, discuss health concerns, and for information on medication safety. Also, telehealth can be a barrier to health equity, as it is sometimes limited to affluent populations.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 27, 2025

As we move into the tenth week of the legislative session, Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) lobbyist Megan Verdeja breaks down what’s happening at the Minnesota State Capitol and provides an update on health care bills. 1878 ( Representative Keeler ) would cover traditional health care practices under Medical Assistance.

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The Physicians Foundation

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

adults lacked a usual source of care in 2022—marking the highest level in a decade, despite historically high rates of insurance coverage during this period. State Highlights: Montana provides 65% of its medical training in community-based settings, far surpassing the national average of 16%. More than 30% of U.S. In 2022, only 24.4%

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

According to a new study, children exposed to parental incarceration had worse access to primary care and more unmet dental and mental health care needs than their peers, even after accounting for income, insurance status, rurality, and other important factors.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 13, 2025

MAFP lobbyist Megan Verdeja shares the latest legislative updates on key health care-related hearings and bills moving through committees.

 HOUSE HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Medical Assistance (MA) Rate Reimbursement ( HF 1005 ): Testimony: MAFP President Roli Dwivedi, MD, FAAFP, testified on behalf of the MAFP in support of the bill.

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 23, 2024

We’ll also dive into specific health concerns for men and women, as well as the growing importance of mental health in primary care. Primary care is your go-to for all things health-related. Regular check-ups ensure your condition is under control, and your doctor can adjust medications or treatments as needed.

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 11, 2025

In this blog, we’ll break down what preventive care involves, explore its relationship with short-term health insurance, and explain why it’s a critical part of staying healthy at any stage of life. Preventive care includes medical services and healthy habits designed to stop diseases before they start. What Is Preventive Care?

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

During this comprehensive wellness examination, your healthcare provider evaluates your current health status, screens for potential concerns based on your age, gender, and risk factors, and helps you develop strategies to maintain or improve your health moving forward. “How frequently should I schedule preventive care visits?”

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 24, 2024

David is a physician who wrote the book “ Stoned: A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana ” and gave a TED talk on “ A Doctor’s Case for Medical Marijuana ” that was watched over 3 million times. Eloise is a palliative care NP at Stanford and co-founder of The Radicle Health Clinician Network. Eric 01:34 Yeah.

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The Physicians Foundation

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The State of Current and Future Physician Wellbeing Since the pandemic, the state of physician wellbeing remains low—and the wellbeing of residents and medical students is even lower. Burnout is leading to challenges and tragic outcomes affecting mental health with many still afraid of seeking help.

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Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Running from February 4 to May 15, this session promises to bring substantial changes to medical consent laws, Medicaid coverage, rural hospital funding, taxation on essential goods, and the transparency of healthcare costs. SB 58 & 101 – Age of Medical Consent Bill What’s in the Bill: Sponsored by Sen.

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GeriPal

MARCH 9, 2023

Today we largely focus on reasons for caution, including: We know almost nothing about psychedelics in older adults – only about 1% of patients in published trials were older adults, much less older adults with multiple chronic conditions, multiple medications, and frailty. Or is that your medications causing that? Or does it?

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GeriPal

APRIL 14, 2022

Zachary: I mean, I did my med school and residency training in Louisville, Kentucky, and I had a second year med student lecture from Joe Rotella who was, I think the chief medical officer at Hospices at the time. This delineation of you can use the same medication for one indication without training. Janet: Great question.

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary In the early 1990’s, California Medical Facility (CMF) created one of the nation’s first licensed hospice units inside a prison. Alex: We are in the California Medical Facility and we will ask our guest about that. I’ve known Michele a long time, since the Joint Medical Program. Michele: Yep.

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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. I think- Eric: I was going to say that. Katie: Yeah. Jessie: Right.

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Vida Family Medicine

MARCH 1, 2023

Eating disorders are considered mental health conditions but they affect every aspect of a person's health. Eating disorders are some of the most deadly of mental health conditions, second only to opiate addiction. 30% of people who seek medical care for weight loss show signs of binge eating disorder.

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GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

It was designed to really balance what Medicaid at the time was to provide nursing homes and Medicare is obviously health insurance. I have 24,500 veterans on our caseload, 14,000 individuals with diagnosed mental health issue, 8,500 with an alcohol and substance abuse. But, what you need is a community-based game there.

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Maine Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 21, 2024

This bill proposes to improve the healthcare decision-making and treatment process for prescriptions and testing by reducing the pre-approval (prior authorization) burdens placed on healthcare providers by health insurance carriers. Lastly, great attention and effort was given to the banning of flavored tobacco products. Get Involved!

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

So if you think about dementia, it’s on the intersection of aging stigma and mental health stigma. You come over to the clinic, you go to the hospital, you provide service, and the insurance and you negotiate how much you’re going to get paid. But for other- Diane: And it’s on the medical side.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 27, 2025

For instance, states run research universities with the aid of federal grants from the National Institutes of Health. States also run Medicaid, the joint state-federal program for those with low incomes and disabilities, through which most of the nation’s care for issues such as mental health and substance use disorders is funded.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 6, 2025

Here are some of the most impactful examples of preventative health care: Immunizations: The Gold Standard of Prevention Vaccinations represent perhaps the single most effective preventive care measure in medical history. They have eradicated or dramatically reduced many diseases that once caused widespread suffering and death.

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Pamela Wible MD

JUNE 19, 2025

Published 2/5/19, updated 6/19/25) Rowdiest audience ever (at a medical conference at least). It’s now so common that more than half of all doctors report symptoms, with medical students , residents , and even senior clinicians feeling pushed to the brink. Among medical trainees suicide is the number one cause of death today.

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Physicians News Digest

MARCH 31, 2025

The firings that began in February are taking a significant toll on federal employees’ mental health. Workers said they feel overwhelmed and demoralized, have obtained or considered seeking psychiatric care and medication, and feel anxious about being able to pay bills or afford college for their children.

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