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Primary Care Utilization in Native American Communities: Challenges and Opportunities [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: American Indian/Alaskan Native (AI/AN) patients are disproportionately affected by deleterious health outcomes for many preventable disease when compared to their non-indigenous counterparts. AI/AN patients utilize primary care resources at a lower rate than their non-AI/AN counterparts.

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Governor’s 2025-26 May Revision Proposes Major Cuts to Healthcare and Undermines Medi-Cal Expansion Commitments

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

Proposed Changes to Prescription Drug Coverage Prescription Drug Utilization Management- Implements utilization management and prior authorization for prescription drugs. Cuts to Medi-Cal and other safety net programs threaten to destabilize access to care at a time when communities need it most.

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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

However, the adage “prevention is better than cure” couldn’t be truer when it comes to our well-being. Regular health check-ups are a cornerstone of preventive healthcare, allowing us to catch potential health issues early and maintain a better quality of life.

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Podcast: AI, innovation, and value-based care in medicine

Permanente Medicine

Nguyen, also the chief medical officer for care navigation with the Federation, described the innovation priorities at Kaiser Permanente. These priorities include supporting the physician workforce, utilizing data and predictive interventions to improve patient outcomes, and boosting quality and affordability for patients.

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The Physicians Foundation Continues Efforts to Tackle Chronic Disease—America’s Leading Cause of Death—by Addressing Drivers of Health

The Physicians Foundation

The Physicians Foundation’s DOH Survey of America’s Physicians underscored the importance of focusing on DOH to repair the health care system. Focusing on preventative care, like addressing drivers of health, is a critical step in helping to improve the health of our country. As the U.S.