Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Participants' comments while completing Proactive provided a qualitative assessment of the validity of the response process, and interviews assessed social validity. A single participant with severe loss of autonomy found Proactive less useful as it did not provide him with any new information. Setting: Community-based.

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A Country Doctor Writes

MAY 18, 2025

There, as medical director, I had a friend and ally in the behavioral health director, and both our departments underwent years of rapid growth. This was in part because we shared patients and patient experiences between our departments and had a bidirectional way of making warm handoffs. No counseling is offered.

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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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Permanente Medicine

APRIL 16, 2025

Affiliation will allow groups to drive high-value care and innovation PORTLAND, ORE, April 16, 2025 – Oregon-based Northwest Permanente (NWP) and The Permanente Medical Group (TPMG) of Northern California announced a formal affiliation today. TPMG comprises nearly 10,000 physicians in 116 specialties, providing care for 4.6

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

Whether it’s your first pap smear or you’re wondering if you can have the test while on your period, this guide walks you through the essentials of women’s health checkups, how to prepare, and common questions many patients have. Many patients search online for variations like: Can you have a pap smear while menstruating?

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Several years ago, my daughter Emma introduced me to some videos on YouTube of a dermatologist from California who posted her sometimes shocking but always intriguing encounters with patients who suffered from a variety of dermatologic issues. Well, okay--Emma liked pus and blackheads. Eewww, gross," Emma said. Let's watch it again!"

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

CONTEXT Primary care (PC) is well-positioned to address rapidly evolving public health priorities and research meaningful to patients and other stakeholders. Culturally-competent, high-quality training is provided via coursework, seminars/workshops, and mentored, hands-on research. SETTING: Academic medical center.

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Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

As your trusted healthcare providers in Mesa, Arizona, we’re committed to helping you understand and access the preventive services that can keep you and your family healthy for years to come. At Mesa Family Physicians, we believe that preventing illness is always better than treating it.

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Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 8, 2025

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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Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

APRIL 12, 2025

The need for medical assistants is growing rapidly. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the field will grow by 15 percent from 2023 to 2033 , which is higher than the average for roles that provide support to healthcare professionals. Clinical Tasks The clinical tasks that medical assistants are allowed to do vary by state.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. Primary care physicians take it upon themselves to get to know patients in person, which helps them attend to their needs. This way, you can get the treatment and medication you need faster.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

The California-based firm, Second Sight , the German company, Retina Implant AG, and the French venture, Pixium Vision were the forerunners of the field, developing implantable visual prosthetics to restore vision to patients who are blind as a result of the rare condition of retinitis pigmentosa. How far can you see and hear? Globally 1.1

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 10, 2025

Co-CEO of The Permanente Federation and leader of multiple Permanente Medical Groups at Kaiser Permanente, recognized for advancing AI technology, improving care access, and advocating for value-based care measures OAKLAND, Calif. Kaiser Permanente is comprised of the Permanente Medical Groups and Kaiser Foundation Health Plans and Hospitals.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 28, 2025

Speaking to the American Medical Association, 2 physician leaders recently summed up how Permanente Medicine is putting those ideals into practice. At Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States, patients live 6 to 8 years longer than the national average. This translates into significant improvements. You run the team.

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The Clinical Problem Solvers

JUNE 9, 2021

[link] Summary In this special episode of the Antiracism in Medicine Series, originally recorded for the 2021 Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting, the CPSolvers Antiracism team discusses what must be done to make medical education more antiracist. board examinations and mandated competencies).

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

JUNE 20, 2025

to remove all 17 of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This unprecedented dismissal disregards decades of established processes, jeopardizes public health and threatens patient confidence in vaccines. Kennedy, Jr. Call to Action The MAFP urges members to speak out.

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Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 27, 2025

If the chronic pain stems from an existing medical condition, the doctor may refer the patient to a pain specialist. This medical professional can provide further tips or strategies for immediate and long-term pain management. Topical pain medication can provide more targeted relief, for instance, with arthritic pain.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Fontana and Gitanjali Srivastava, MD , shared their perspectives with PW about current and potential MASLD treatments and their impacts on patient care. Dr. Srivastava: This study is crucial because it provides robust evidence supporting weight loss as a primary intervention for MASLD. PW: Why was it important to do this study?

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Permanente Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

But there is still much to be learned about how and why it benefits patients and health care systems. About Permanente Medical Groups Permanente Medical Groups are self-governed, physician-led, prepaid, multispecialty medical groups composed of more than 25,000 physicians. million Kaiser Permanente members.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation caused by public health measures to slow its spread exacerbated a mismatch between the need for mental health care and the number of professionals trained to provide that care. Primary care medical and residency faculty will learn the principles of mental health care via a train-the-trainer approach.

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Larger companies now dominate the healthcare landscape, yet through innovation and a dedication to exceptional patient care, Family Physicians of St. They have remained independent and committed to caring for patients as a small practice, all the while introducing new ideas and setting new standards in Michigan’s Great Southwest.

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California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

MAY 14, 2025

However, for individuals who do not qualify for federal Medicaid funding—such as most undocumented immigrants—the federal government does not provide matching funds, even when those individuals meet income eligibility requirements. GLP-1 Drugs for Weight Loss : Ends coverage for GLP-1 medications used for weight loss starting January 1, 2026.

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Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. Check Experience With Type 2 Diabetes Patients Not all endocrinologists or general practitioners have extensive experience with Type 2 diabetes.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Mental health and SUD bias impact the quality of ED care that patients with these conditions receive for physical health concerns, according to research. What the Patients Said According to the study, three key themes emerged: Negative encounters dominated. Isbell, PhD , of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and colleagues.

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FDA Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Three of these articles focus on medical applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) and explore FDA’s role in regulating such products. The third article—“Your Medical Devices are Getting Smarter. Javitt & Steven J. The first article—“Is the Eye the Window to Alzheimer’s?”

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: A patient’s relationship with their primary care physician (PCP) or advanced practice provider (APP) is instrumental in their healthcare journey. Study Design and Analysis: We conducted a secondary data analysis of EHR data which include n=10,279,755 encounters among n=278,406 unique patients.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

Diamond was caught in a fairly common coverage snag: People who have group health insurance when they become eligible for Medicare sometimes find themselves on the hook for their medical bills because their group plan stops paying. Some of those providers are now seeking payment from her. The bills totaled more than $100,000.

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Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 4, 2024

Logansport Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of a new pain management center on April 1, 2024. The Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center will be located at 1201 Michigan Avenue, Suite 70, Logansport, IN 46947. The Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center is now accepting new patients.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MARCH 13, 2025

Last week, the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) was actively engaged in multiple discussions on health care policy, including Medical Assistance rate reimbursement, coverage for the Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model and broader reforms to patient-centered care. Highlights follow. Read a summary of HF 1005.

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StorytellERdoc

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

One of the largest problems in our ER, it seems, is that there is a subset of patients who visit us on a routine basis. Commonly known as "the regulars," these familiar faces are sprinkled throughout our day between all our other patient visits. It seems like most of these patients simply exist in our society without participation.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 19, 2025

High blood urea nitrogen to albumin ratio values in patients with CKD are linked to greater mortality, indicating its potential value as a prognostic indicator. Adjusted Cox regression analysis confirmed the increased 28-day mortality risk in patients with a higher BAR. By tertile, mortality rates were 14.6% in Tertile 1 (BAR, ≤9.8

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The Medical Futurist

MAY 18, 2025

Assisting surgeries, disinfecting rooms, dispensing medication, keeping company: believe it or not these are the tasks medical robots will soon undertake in hospitals, pharmacies, or your nearest doctor’s office. Instead of a human, however, they used a mannequin designed for medical training.

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Today's Hospitalist

APRIL 24, 2025

Key takeaways: Admission delays from the ED can adversely affect mortality, length of stay, medical errors and quality of care. One VA center reduced its admission delay by almost one-third with a series of three interventions. Such delays can compromise patient care by increasing mortality, medical errors and length of stay.

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Permanente Medicine

MAY 20, 2025

Khang Nguyen, MD, chief transformation officer of the Southern California Permanente Medical Group, discusses how AI can increase clinicians’ joy in medicine and improve patient outcomes with Chris Grant, chief operating offer and executive vice president of Kaiser Permanente, The Permanente Federation, and host of the Permanente Medicine Podcast.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

Dribin, MD , of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and study coauthors. “We The patients ranged in age from 6 months to 17 years (median age, 7.9 of the patients required an additional epinephrine dose after 2 hours. years); 43.9% were female and 22.0% identified as Hispanic. The incidence fell to 1.9%

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