Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The TBSD incited action in the majority of encounters (64%), with clinicians modifying treatment regimens, placing referrals, scheduling appointments, and documenting in the chart. Clinicians would use the TBSD during the patient’s next visit (72%) and would recommend it to colleagues (84%).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Screening Patient-Centered 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and analysis: Phase 1) Primary care providers completed a skin lesion identification test before and after brief dermoscopy training, and Phase 2) Diagnostic accuracy and biopsy and referral practices for the year prior to the course and the year following the course were compared.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Provider Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practice 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

physicians built by referrals from the research teams’ professional networks. Setting & Participants: A convenience sample of U.S. Methods: Participants completed semi-structured, virtual interviews. Conventional content analysis was used to analyze transcripts using Dedoose software.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Referral Education Patients 130

Integrated Care News by CFHA

MAY 1, 2025

When used intentionally, AI can help us: draft progress notes or referral letters, suggest evidence‑based interventions or psycho‑educational handouts, and organize task lists, reminders and teaching materials so we can focus on patients and learners. Keep it simple because I’m not a great cook.” References Menchaca, J. Traylor, D.

Patient-Centered 130

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Mesa Family Physician

APRIL 24, 2025

These screenings might include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, or referrals for mammograms depending on your age and family history. However, mammograms —which are specialized imaging tests—are usually ordered through referrals and done at imaging centers. While it may feel slightly uncomfortable, it shouldn’t be painful.

Screening 100

Screening Clinic Appointment Checkup 100

Vascular Physician

APRIL 22, 2024

If you are having symptoms concerning for venous or arterial insufficiency, consult your primary care provider to discuss a potential referral to the specialists with the trusted team at The Vascular Institute of the Rockies. Vascular Ultrasound: What Is It and How Does It Work? This procedure is safe, fast, and painless. How Does It Work?

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IT Diagnose Specialization Healthcare 52

Concierge Choice Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

At one time it seemed concierge medicine was incompatible with a vertically integrated healthcare organization that relies on third party payers and referrals. ​By Wayne Lipton Managing Partner, Concierge Choice Physicians ​The Origin Story It was the early 1990s when I embarked on a career in concierge medicine.

Private Practice 130

Private Practice Relationship Healthcare Primary Care Physician 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

At Mayo Clinic and Mayo Clinic Health Systems (MCHS), merely 28% of DO providers perform OMT, leading to long wait times of over three months for new patients seeking OMT referrals. Objective: This study investigates provider attitudes toward OMT and identifies barriers to referrals to address the unmet patient demand.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 130

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Provider Management Referral 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 18, 2025

However, the definition of a kickback is wider and includes offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving anything of value to induce or reward referrals and once you start paying a portion of the revenue that you gained from new referrals as a result of the marketer’s work to the marketers it can be seen as payment for the generation of referrals.

Finance 52

Finance Referral Internal Medicine Consulting 52

Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Shorter Wait Times: In-person referrals can come with frustratingly long waitlists. Here’s a quick rundown of the process: Referral: Most virtual platforms will ask for a referral from your family doctor or pediatrician. Why Choose Virtual Pediatric Endocrine Care? Here’s why more families are opting for virtual care: 1.

Referral 52

Referral Telehealth Appointment Consulting 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

physician assistants, nurse practitioners) to help "de-clutter the inbox" and manage referrals. The need for dedicated funding for an integrated EMR in the province and establishment of a centralized referral system were also proposed system solutions. burnout) and reduced time for direct patient care.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Family Physician Referral 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

MASLD is the leading reason for referral to a hepatologist in many US medical centers. “[Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)] closely relates to obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, with which it shares many pathogenetic features” researchers wrote in Metabolism.

Patient-Centered 52

Patient-Centered Diabetes Referral Primary Care Doctor 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

According to a study published in the June 2025 issue of BMC Primary Care, most diabetes management takes place in primary care, highlighting the growing use and benefits of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and the need to explore support models for its implementation. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to compare characteristics of (..)

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Diabetes Family Physician Referral 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 13, 2025

This can be done by maintaining a directory of community resources and making referrals during patient visits. Community engagement allows physicians to broadly and collectively educate patients on important health topics, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. What Does Patient & Community Engagement Look Like?

Chronic Disease Management 52

Chronic Disease Management Community Chronic Disease Education 52

Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Streamline Referrals: Utilize technology like the Hunger Vital Signs tool and the Minnesota Food Helpline to connect patients directly to mobile food units, emergency food programs or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enrollment services. Park Nicollet Health Services combines nutrition education with SNAP referrals.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Community Family Families 52

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Tip 1: Do Research and Obtain Referrals Start your search by asking friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations. Word-of-mouth referrals can provide valuable insights into a doctor's practice, professionalism, and bedside manner. Here are some essential tips to guide you in locating the best family physician for your needs.

Family Doctor 52

Family Doctor Family Families Board-Certified 52

Hitchcock Family Medicine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

If it's determined that you need more specialized treatment, a referral can be made to a cardiologist. If a patient has severe respiratory issues or disease, they will likely need a referral to a lung specialist. However, more severe cardio issues will need the expertise of a cardiovascular specialist.

Internal Medicine 52

Internal Medicine Primary Care Doctor Primary Care Referral 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We organized the comprehensiveness attributes into two domains: breadth of care (services, settings, health needs and conditions, patients served, and availability) and approach to care (one-stop-shop, whole person care, referrals and coordination, and longitudinal care).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Finance DO Family Medicine 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 25, 2025

Ensure the conversation addresses any care coordination needs, quality gaps, or other concerns identified by the data that may impact treatment decisions, referrals, or patient education opportunities. Many of these patients are clinically complex and receive care from multiple professionals—which creates unique management hurdles.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Perceived harms included unintended interpretation of results, uncertainty of results’ accuracy or validity, lack of awareness of results or referrals to genetic services for those at elevated risk. We interviewed 28 participants from arm 2 and 32 from arm 3. Outcome measures Participants’ understanding of risk assessment results.

Screening 130

Screening Patients Referral Family 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Participants provided short reflections about their surgical journey or referral experiences, along with elaborations in quantitative categories. We employed diverse strategies to solicit respondent participation in clinics, provider networks, community and, social media.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Referral Provider Utilities 130

Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Firsthand referrals often lead to trusted and patient-focused providers. 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. But how do you find the right diabetes specialist in a crowded healthcare landscape?

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Board-Certified Management Internal Medicine 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Insight in patient characteristics in both settings might invite to reflect upon referral strategies of general practitioners (GPs) and interpretation of study results from hospital care. Context: Most children with functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could be managed in primary care (PC).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care General Practitioner GP Diagnosis 130

Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Online endocrinology services offer: Timely Consultations: Say goodbye to long waits for in-person referrals. Online Help for Hormonal Weight Gain in Canadian Adults Hormonal weight gain is a challenge that many Canadian adults encounter, yet it often remains undiagnosed or misunderstood. Why Canadians Are Turning to Online Endocrinologists?

Appointment 52

Appointment Telehealth Consulting Treatment Plan 52

The Direct Doctors Difference

DECEMBER 8, 2023

” He also notes that “add in a conflict of interest regarding referrals to the same hospital system, and a lack of costing and pricing transparency, and the traditional hospital-employed physician model has shown its fair share of cracks."

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Primary Care Doctor Hospital Referral 52

Medical Xpress

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have found that a school-based screen for mental health problems, combined with a referral system, can be effective at improving and protecting the mental health of adolescents.

Mental Health 75

Mental Health Screening Referral IT 75

Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 15, 2025

A 2022 article in the Harvard Business Review introduced the term sludge to describe “these types of situations in which the design of a specific process consistently impedes individuals from completing their intended action.”

Screening 52

Screening Insurance Primary Care Referral 52

Logansport Memorial Hospital

MARCH 4, 2024

A referral from a provider is not required but is recommended. The Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center will be located at 1201 Michigan Avenue, Suite 70, Logansport, IN 46947. Chronic pain can affect all areas of our lives, including our relationships, sleep, and mental health, and it may even lead to a lower quality of life.

Management 52

Management Patient-Centered Community Referral 52

Louisville Lectures

MAY 5, 2023

Introducing the Cardinal Hospital Cardinal Hospital is a quaternary care referral center in a large city in the United States. By doing this we can show how the many dimensions of certain populations or disease processes. It is a level 1 trauma hospital, with 24-hour catheterization laboratory and a comprehensive stroke center.

Internal Medicine 52

Internal Medicine Patient-Centered Education Hospital 52

Noreta Family Medicine

MARCH 26, 2025

We are dedicated to staying connected with our patients, ensuring they are up-to-date with follow-up appointments, preventive screenings, referrals, medication refills, and any other care needs. At Noreta, we believe that care doesn’t stop when you walk out the door. You know DPC is working when ….patients You know DPC is working when ….patients

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Appointment DO Family Medicine 52

Logansport Memorial Hospital

APRIL 16, 2024

Work with your primary care provider to create a plan that may include: A referral to a neurologist who specializes in functions of the brain. Did you know that every 6 minutes, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Of those 60,000 people diagnosed, 10 – 20% were under 50 years old. What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Primary Care 52

Primary Care Diagnose Referral Appointment 52

Vida Family Medicine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Whether you would like a prenatal consult to prepare for breastfeeding, need a lactation consult postpartum, or are already working with a lactation consultant and need a referral to a physician experienced in breastfeeding medicine to evaluate problems such as low milk supply, we can help! Breastfeeding is HARD!

Consulting 52

Consulting Board-Certified Family Physician Referral 52

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

APRIL 6, 2023

I listened to the casualty doctors referral and expected to hear some gruesome boring story I had probably heard before. Doctors are often in the hot seat when addressing patients. It’s never good enough. Surgeons in particular are notorious for their… abrupt bedside manner. The Don was different. It was a month end Friday night.

Complication 52

Complication Patients IT ER 52

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 22, 2025

They can offer extra support, like a referral to a diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) program. Healthy meal plan: Diabetes-friendly meal plans focus on eating balanced amounts of non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins and foods higher in carbs. Your doctor may recommend counting and limiting the amount of carbs you eat.

Treatment Plan 52

Treatment Plan Diabetes Consulting Management 52

Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

DPC clinics provide members with: Personalized, preventive care Management of chronic conditions No co-pays or insurance billing Treatment of ailments and illnesses Same-day appointments and no wait times Unlimited appointment lengths 24/7 access to care Exams, labs, and testing Specialist referrals, as necessary And much more.

Primary Care 52

Primary Care PCP PCP Insurance 52

CDOCS

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

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Family 52

Family Families Referral Management 52

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

MARCH 28, 2025

Ask your insurance provider if there are any rules you need to follow to get your visit covered, such as getting a referral from your primary care provider. You may need to see a hormone doctor regularly, and in those cases, it’s important to consider how easy it will be to get to your appointments.

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