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An Open Letter to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. On Why Integrated Care Should Be a Cornerstone of the HHS Agenda

Integrated Care News by CFHA

If your vision for health in America is about access, dignity, and truly holistic care, then integrated care should be at the heart of your Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) platform. It offers care where people already are: their doctor’s office, their community mental health clinic, their OB/GYN’s exam room.

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Implementation of Combined PCBH and CCBHC Models: Key Considerations

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Use CCBHC grant resources to embed BHCs more effectively in primary care, ensuring a seamless bridge to specialty services when needed. Develop shared documentation and communication practices that support continuity of care without creating duplicative efforts. Journal of clinical psychology in medical settings , 25 (2), 109–126.

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A Guide to Allergy Testing

Mesa Family Physician

Types of Allergy Testing Different types of tests are available depending on your symptoms, medical history, and preferences. While convenient, they may not be as accurate as those done in a medical setting. Let your provider know about any medications or recent illnesses. Can Blood Pressure Affect Allergy Testing?

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Permanente Live webinar — Finding success in value-based care

Permanente Medicine

About Permanente Medical Groups Permanente Medical Groups are self-governed, physician-led, prepaid, multispecialty medical groups composed of more than 25,000 physicians. The post Permanente Live webinar — Finding success in value-based care appeared first on Permanente Medicine. PT / 11:30 a.m.

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Letitia Bridges, MD, MBA, appointed to chief quality officer at The Permanente Federation

Permanente Medicine

The Federation is the national leadership and consulting organization for Permanente Medical Groups and their more than 25,000 physicians. Permanente Medical Groups, Kaiser Foundation Health Plans, and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals together comprise Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Bridges joined SCPMG in 2008.

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Personalized medicine in a community health system: the Endeavor Health experience [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Genomic and personalized medicine implementation efforts have largely centered on specialty care in tertiary health systems. There are few examples of fully integrated care systems that span the healthcare continuum.

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Evaluation of the Aloft Collaborative Behavioral Model [Screening, prevention, and health promotion]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Collaborative behavioral care models (CBCM) in primary care often struggle to integrate care processes and sustain themselves financially. Clinical measures include rate of diagnoses, medication changes, PHQ9. Following a pilot study, the model appears to be feasible with potential for high impact.