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Institutional policies on research-related transportation could help improve research engagement [Clinical research (other)]

Annals of Family Medicine

Transportation has emerged as a major barrier to research involvement, especially among underserved populations. Study Design We sought information on policies for research-related transportation across the HBCD study sites. In addition, information on liability insurance and protections was sought.

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MN Legislative Session 2025: MAFP Priorities Remain in Play

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

These include health care, jobs and labor, K-12 education, energy, higher education, taxes, transportation and bonding. Mid-Year Formulary Changes – Limiting the ability of insurers to make coverage changes mid-year. MAFP Priorities Many of the MAFP’s legislative priorities remain active in ongoing health care negotiations.

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Health-Related Social Needs Increase and Persist following Onset of COVID-19 Pandemic [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Health-related social needs (HRSN), such as housing, food, and transportation, play a major role in overall patient health and well-being. Independent variables for logistic regression model- age, gender, race, ethnicity, rurality, and insurance type. Logistic regression model- binary indicator for a positive screen.

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Maternity Care: Why It’s Important and Where You Can Get It

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

For example, some women don’t have insurance, and some women don’t have access to transportation. Plus, we offer transportation services and can help moms who qualify apply for Medicaid. At Center for Family Medicine, we noticed that often pregnant women face several barriers when it comes to getting prenatal care.

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Common Myths about Varicose Veins

Vascular Physician

Varicose veins are oftentimes covered by insurance whereas spider veins typically are not since they tend to be cosmetic only. Typically harmless, varicose veins may occur when the uterus applies pressure to the large vein (inferior vena cava) which transports blood back to the heart from your lower extremities (feet or legs).

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Social Risk Burden and Its Impact on Healthcare Use in IBD

Physician's Weekly

Hispanic), 64% (95% CI, 59-69%) reported social risks in 1 or more domains, including food insecurity (22%), financial hardship (28%), housing instability (14%), transportation needs (9%), education and employment (9%), and discrimination (41%). 10.2]) and cost-related medication non-adherence (OR, 11.8 [2.7-52.1]),

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What You Should Know About Radiation Oncology: Anish Butala, Emily Martin and Evie Kalmar

GeriPal

But I think where it ends up causing problems is just if they’re going to have many sessions, transport to and from, and just the overall cost that can be essentially not feasible for the hospice. I know, I’m sure it depends with insurance and where you are. Like, what should they be expecting in that respect?