Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

WEDNESDAY, June 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Getting approval from your insurance company before a procedure or treatment may soon get a little easier. said this week that several of the nation’s largest health insurers have agreed to change how they handle prior authorization, a system that often causes delays in care. Kennedy Jr.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study design and analysis: In this observational study, we compared the distribution of screening modalities by 1) FQHC and year and 2) patient characteristics by screening modalities using chi-squared and t-tests. Population Studied: Average-risk females ages 21-64 with ≥1 medical encounter and ≥1 routine CCS during 2012-2017.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Health insurance instability may be particularly challenging for patients with diabetes who need regular chronic care management to reduce the risk of diabetes complications. 46,844 patients were diagnosed with diabetes during study period. 46,844 patients were diagnosed with diabetes during study period.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Despite efforts to improve patient-clinician relationships, access to care, and healthcare workflows, annual rates of missed appointments (MA) in the U.S Objective To evaluate the association between patient, health system, geosocial, and environmental factors on the likelihood of MA in Family Medicine clinics. for CA, 0.85

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Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. Many patients ask: What happens at a new patient appointment in primary care? People often search: What happens at a new patient visit? How long will it take?

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Family Physicians of Greeley

JUNE 16, 2023

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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The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

In the mid-1990s, the American Medical Association confidently predicted that the penetration of managed care would lead to a large "physician surplus" and convinced Congress to cap the number of graduate medical education (GME) positions subsidized by the Medicare program.

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

APRIL 23, 2019

Originally from WSBT22 by Brooke O’Daniel Imagine going to a doctor’s office that doesn’t take health insurance; instead, they charge a monthly fee. The patients WSBT 22 talked with say it's actually been more cost-effective. Tracy Marr has been a patient of Family Physicians of Saint Joseph for more than a decade.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Leading not-for-profit healthcare organization in greater Los Angeles allows patients to choose a closer doctor-patient relationship ​ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – February 4, 2025 – Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), the nation’s leading full-service concierge medical service provider, announces today that David M.

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The Health Policy Exchange

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Health Policy Fellowship three years ago, though I still enjoy working alongside these talented family physicians in clinic, such as Dr. Brian Antono, who recently blogged about his fellowship experiences for Harvard Medical School's Center for Primary Care.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

JANUARY 21, 2025

Patients can choose a more personalized approach to managing their cardiology care ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY – January 21, 2025 – Concierge Choice Physicians (CCP), the nation’s leading full- service concierge medical service provider, today announced that Thomas P. The patient decides what’s right for them.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

JANUARY 28, 2025

The CCP Hybrid Choice program is unique in that it offers patients the choice to join, or to remain in the traditional practice, as before. The CCP Hybrid Choice program is unique in that it offers patients the choice to join, or to remain in the traditional practice, as before. The patient decides what’s right for them.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

Understanding Preventive Health Services: The Foundation of Wellness Preventive health services encompass medical care specifically designed to prevent illnesses, detect conditions early, and promote overall wellness. Our family-centered approach ensures children receive age-appropriate preventive care. Prevention truly is the best medicine.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 20, 2025

Exploring a Medical Office Assistant Career Are you looking for a stable, rewarding career in the healthcare field that doesn’t require a degree? Becoming a medical office assistant might be the perfect choice for you. What Does a Medical Office Assistant Do? What Does a Medical Office Assistant Do?

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 19, 2025

In medical practice, vital signs have traditionally focused on four primary measurements , namely body temperature, pulse rate, breathing rate and blood pressure. These measure the basic functions of one’s body, helping clinicians assess the general health and recovery progress of patients.

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Concierge Choice Physicians

MAY 13, 2025

Your healthcare organization has a vital untapped resource: your patient relationships. You will not have to turn away patients. There is no need to relocate physicians or patients. Our programs are compatible with insurance and Medicare. Our plug-and-play approach makes it simple and risk-free to launch a pilot program.

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Plum Health

AUGUST 30, 2024

Mike to discuss affordable GLP-1 medication! These are groundbreaking medications that not only help regulate blood sugar but also support weight loss. Read on to see how you can navigate insurance or skip the headache entirely by joining with a Direct Primary Care membership to Plum Health. Interested in learning more?

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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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The Direct Doctors Difference

DECEMBER 14, 2021

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance companies and state & federal regulators really reduced the requirements surrounding telehealth. This allowed patients who were sick or in need of prevention-related care from their primary care doctors or specialists to reach the doctor without going in for a visit.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

Cost-sharing interventions and patient education can help improve access to GLP-1 receptor agonists for patients with obesity, according to an abstract presented at the AACE Annual Meeting 2025. The patient was enrolled in a cost-sharing program that reduced her out-of-pocket expenses by 70%, allowing her to access the medication.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective(s): This research explores patient navigation between primary care and specialty care to facilitate treatment completion in a health care system. Intervention: Patient navigation program to specialist treatment from primary care with additional referral to behavioral health services. Among new patients, 58.9%

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Since she was still working, she thought her employer health insurance plan would cover her. This time, though, the insurance coverage wasn’t routine. Diamond contacted several people at UnitedHealthcare before she found out why the insurer refused to pay her claims. The bills totaled more than $100,000.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 8, 2025

Providing incentives such as tying vaccination to insurance-related or public benefits or offering small monetary or non-monetary incentives can also improve vaccine uptake. And yet others pose the question, “On what basis should we judge whether a parent’s medical decision for their child is morally acceptable?”.

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

MARCH 14, 2018

From the Detroit News If there’s any more argument to be made about getting third-party insurers — whether government or private insurance — out of most routine health care, here’s one. But thank goodness my son has insurance — and will be on a parent’s insurance until he’s 26 years old, god willing. more, or a 947.54

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 1, 2025

You don’t need to have a four-year degree to get a job in the medical field. There are many good jobs in CT that you can get with just a short-term training program or associate’s degree, including office support staff, medical support staff, and allied health professions. Education requirements: A high school diploma or GED.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 20, 2025

This unprecedented dismissal disregards decades of established processes, jeopardizes public health and threatens patient confidence in vaccines. Its expertise shapes clinical guidance, insurance coverage and public health programs including the Minnesota Vaccines for Children Program (MnVFC).

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Plum Health

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Direct Access to Your Doctor : Many DPC providers limit their patient load, meaning you get more face-to-face time with your doctor, often with little to no wait time. Understanding Traditional Primary Care Costs Understanding Traditional Primary Care Cos Traditional primary care operates within the insurance-based, fee-for-service model.

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Noreta Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Dr. Vonnegut’s book took me on an entertaining and insightful journey, ranging from very short and hilarious tales of his interactions with his pediatric patients and their parents, to longer chapters where he laments both the disappearance of private practice primary care offices and the loss of physician control in the healthcare system.

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Medical Xpress

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

One of those is usually related to HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a law that helps protect your private health information. Nearly every time you walk into a doctor's office, you can count on filling out some form.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

JUNE 2, 2025

At the Physicians Alliance of Connecticut, we have an ongoing need for professionals in a wide range of roles, from entry-level support staff to seasoned medical professionals. They also require little or no previous experience in a medical office setting (though experience in other fields can be an asset). EHR experience is required.

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Plum Health

JUNE 9, 2025

He believes in delivering individualized, patient-focused care by taking the time to learn each person’s unique story, lifestyle, and health goals. Dr. Ogboh collaborates closely with his patients to create personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that support their overall well-being. Learn more about DPC

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NPR Health

DECEMBER 23, 2024

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with American Medical Association President Bruce Scott about how physicians and patients are burdened by insurance companies' systems of prior authorization.

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Noreta Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The film talks about some of the escape fires of healthcare, including non-opioid pain treatments, nutrition programs, strong doctor-patient relationships, among others. The high number of patient visits she had per day left her unable to take care of each patient to the best of her ability.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 18, 2025

An Oregon Health & Science University-led study reveals that low-income adults with diabetes are more likely to go in and out of health insurance, and that insurance instability is even worse for those with complex needs.

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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MAY 27, 2025

Healthcare administrative assistants handle the clerical and office tasks that support patient care. Healthcare administrative assistants manage crucial administrative tasks in medical offices. Their role improves the patient experience and helps doctors, nurses, and other providers work more efficiently.

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Noreta Family Medicine

JUNE 25, 2024

Although the medical focus of this video is obesity, I was intrigued by the other highlighted theme – the endless spool of red tape in healthcare. Insert a different medical problem and a different medicine, and this situation repeats itself daily in a primary care office. I felt like I was in an episode of The Twilight Zone!

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Common Sense Family Doctor

DECEMBER 27, 2024

" The Gilded Age of Medicine is Here ," announced the title of a recent New Yorker article about the tactics of private equity firms that provide infusions of cash to struggling hospitals in order to extract hundreds of millions of dollars in profits by slashing costs to the bone and endangering the health of patients. Nevertheless, the U.S.

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