Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To evaluate the associations between opioid dose tapers with continued opioid use and opioid tapers with discontinuation, and subsequent pain-related utilization primary care visits, ED encounters, and hospitalizations. Study Design: Retrospective cohort study. 1.32) and hospitalizations (aIRR 1.14, 95% CI: 1.03-1.27).

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Utilities Chronic Condition 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: COPD patient self-management plans, including rescue packs (antibiotic and steroid combinations), are effective in reducing respiratory related emergency department (ED) visits and hospital readmissions. Utilization of action plans/rescue packs within our health system remains relatively limited.

Utilities 130

Utilities Education Management Healthcare 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Efforts are needed to develop management plans for better quality of STI-related care and health equity. Chlamydia cases among older adults and Non-Hispanic Blacks had longer time to treatment. Conclusion: Barriers to guideline adherence remain for chlamydia and gonorrhea treatment across primary care practices.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Families Family Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

One potential solution is to facilitate patient access to programs that develop skills and confidence in managing their own care. The program explores themes such as sleep, managing difficult emotions, exercise, relaxation techniques, decision-making, problem-solving, and creating concrete action plans.

Management 130

Management Utilities Referral Individual 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 17, 2025

Researchers developed a novel ultrasonic implant that shows promise for personalized, efficient, and minimally invasive chronic pain management. Research published in Nature Electronics detailed the development of a novel, programmable, self-adaptive ultrasonic wireless implant that could revolutionize chronic pain management.

Management 52

Management Electronics Utilities Clinic 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To prepare family medicine (FM) residents for OUD care post graduation, it is critical they receive robust residency training in OUD diagnosis and management. It included training in OUD diagnosis and management with modules, medication assisted therapy (MAT) clinics, inpatient addiction psychiatry rotations and didactic lectures.

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Education Primary Care Physician Primary Care DO 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Launched in 2017, Project ECHO Rheumatology (‘ECHO’) has welcomed over 500 primary care clinicians provincially to learn about rheumatic disease diagnoses and management. ECHO is a promising education model that builds capacity within primary care to manage rheumatic conditions more adeptly and wisely.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Diagnose Clinical Practice 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Hospice aims to manage a patient’s symptoms as they near end of life. Live discharges may be problematic if they lead to high rates of hospice readmissions, high rates of hospital utilization following discharge, or occur after 180 days in hospice. Medicare routinely reviews U.S. ordering meds).

Primary Care Physician 130

Primary Care Physician Utilities PCP PCP 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The most recent international guidelines for the management of acute uncomplicated pyelonephritis in adults (2010) recommend treatment to be initiated with a single dose of intravenous (IV) ceftriaxone or an aminoglycoside when the prevalence of fluoroquinolone resistance is unknown or exceeds 10%.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Complication Diagnosis Electronics 130

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.

Management 52

Management Patient-Centered Community Referral 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design: This retrospective case series analysis utilized Vizient's clinical database data. The decrease in MR among patients with AKI post-COVID also may reflect the improvement related to possible earlier diagnosis and management of AKI. Further studies should explore COVID’s long-term effects on kidney function.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Patients Medical Diagnosis 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Data for this investigation were sourced from a community-based approach, utilizing information from CHS, which integrates data from community sources and hospitals. Conclusions: It is imperative to provide specialized care for immigrant populations to enhance the management of chronic diseases and mitigate further morbidity risks.

Complication 130

Complication Diabetes Individual Chronic Disease 130

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 15, 2025

These funds could be utilized for various purposes, including direct care, operational expenses, and facility maintenance or upgrades. Pharmacy benefits managers would be prohibited under this bill from barring disclosure of information by pharmacists to consumers about drug costs and alternative drugs for treatment.

Insurance 130

Insurance Family Physician Hospital Management 130

Sound Physicians

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For hospitals, this means investing in cutting-edge medical interventions and partnerships that help them transition to the modern best-practice of dedicated ICU management. Led by specially trained medical, team leadership is armed with the tactical knowledge needed to drive high-quality care and highly effective practice management.

Management 52

Management Hospital Telemedicine Board-Certified 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Hypertension Canada recommends home blood pressure monitors (HBPM) for diagnosing and managing hypertension. there appears to be reasonable utility for using a T-Connector to qualitatively declare a HBPM to be inaccurate for its user. However, 29% of HBPMs are inaccurate by 10 mmHg or more. Cohen’s kappa was 0.39.

Hypertension 130

Hypertension Family Physician Family Medicine DO 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results: Of the 27 volunteers, 17 completed interviews, revealing six key themes: resources, capability, attitudes and beliefs, systems, utility, and training. Systemic barriers like patient panel management and practice autonomy also impede OMT implementation.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 130

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Provider Management Referral 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Results/Findings Information management is central to health care delivery, but often not valued or actively supported. Within primary care most administrative work requires both information management and clinical judgment. Study Design & Analysis We used a screening questionnaire to purposively select interview participants.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Management Nurse Practitioner Family Physician 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Self-management support (SMS) is a complementary intervention to evidence-based treatments that promotes self-efficacy and empowerment. Objective: To examine the effectiveness of a virtual group self-management support intervention as an add-on to treatment as-usual (TAU).

Management 130

Management Illness Clinic Mental Health 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Diabetes management (DM) for patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) can be hindered by non-medical, health-related social needs. Some providers felt that even with medication assistance programs and utilizing less expensive medications, medications and testing supplies remain a financial burden to their diabetic patients.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diabetes Management Provider 130

Rao Doctor

MAY 25, 2025

A CT-angiogram of the heart, commonly referred to as cardiac CT angiography, is a sophisticated imaging technique that utilizes computed tomography (CT) technology to visualize the arteries of the heart, called the coronary arteries and assess blood flow within the heart. Understanding CT-Angiogram What is CT-Angiogram?

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Diagnose Healthcare Provider Healthcare Professional 130

Intuitive Intelligence

JANUARY 3, 2024

Organizing tasks, batching similar activities, and utilizing task manager tools can streamline your workflow. Tools like mind managers can capture your innovative ideas, and creative breaks will keep your inspiration flowing. Embrace flexibility in your schedule, alternating between routine and creative tasks.

Management 130

Management Utilities Physicals Relationship 130

AMMD

JUNE 5, 2025

They keep your organs powered up and manage your overall metabolism. While conventional thyroid medications such as levothyroxine can help manage symptoms, they often fail to address the underlying cause of hypothyroidism and associated imbalances. It sends energy to every cell in your body through the hormones it produces.

Management 130

Management Provider IT Engineering 130

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 22, 2025

Contrast-enhanced dual-energy CT improves diagnosis and guided management of suspected inflammatory arthritis of the hand. Rheumatologists rated CE-DECT’s diagnostic utility at a mean of 8.5 (SD and its impact on patient management at 8.4 (SD SD 1.8). Rheumatologists rated CE-DECT’s diagnostic utility at a mean of 8.5 (SD

Patient-Centered 52

Patient-Centered Diagnosis Management Utilities 52

AMMD

JUNE 17, 2025

Stress management is one of several natural remedies for hypothyroidism that can help restore balance. Making these small shifts part of your daily rhythm can help your body better utilize the nutrients it receives and promote overall balance over time.

IT 182

IT Provider Management Utilities 182

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 16, 2025

Biomarkers for drug-induced immune reactions aid clinicians in diagnosing, risk-stratifying, and managing diseases. The biomarkers of clinical utility are skin tests , specific IgE (sIgE), tryptase , and some HLA-DR genotyping. The post Advancing Biomarker Validation for Drug Hypersensitivity first appeared on Physician's Weekly.

Utilities 52

Utilities Diagnosis Relationship Clinic 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

Patients with hidradenitis suppurative seek advice online, highlighting unmet needs in clinician-patient education regarding daily self-management strategies. One such outlet—the “Hidradenitis” subreddit—has become a popular forum for patients to exchange experiences and seek guidance on managing their disease. Only 13.9%

Education 52

Education Patients Management Patient-Centered 52

Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 26, 2025

When managing your cholesterol through diet, the types of fats and oils you cook with can make a significant difference. Limiting these cholesterol-raising oils is just as important as utilizing healthier options in your cooking. So while the occasional bit of virgin coconut oil likely won’t hurt, routine use is not heart-smart.

Management 52

Management Screening Family Medicine DO 52

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Though dementia can be managed in primary care, the complexity of the condition and high prevalence of multimorbidity often require advice from a variety of specialists. We provide descriptive statistics of the service utilization and taxonomy results. Context: Dementia affects nearly half a million Canadians.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Consulting Community PCP 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: The COVID pandemic disrupted global healthcare, impacting Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) in the United States, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of its effects on healthcare delivery and utilization. Study Design: This retrospective case series analysis utilizes Vizient’s clinical database data.

Patient-Centered 130

Patient-Centered Medical Utilities Patients 130

Physician's Practice

JUNE 23, 2025

Topics Access and Reimbursement Billing & Collections Coding & Documentation Finance Law & Malpractice MedMal by Coverys Patient Engagement & Communications Staffing & Salary Technology Media Video & Interviews Podcasts Medical World News Pearls Surveys Best States to Practice Great American Physician Survey Staff Salary Survey (..)

Management 52

Management Patients Electronics Finance 52

California Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)

MAY 14, 2025

Clinics would receive reimbursement at the applicable Medi-Cal Fee Schedule rate in the fee-for-service delivery system and at the applicable negotiated rate between a Medi-Cal managed care plan and the clinic in the managed care delivery system. Additionally, establishes minimum rebate requirements for HIV/AIDS and cancer drugs.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Family Physician Management Individual 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

We utilized AI tools in the qualitative software program Atlas.ti This analysis was part of a larger implementation study called PATHWEIGH, which provides a toolset embedded in the EpicTM electronic health record and other supportive services to help practices provide weight management to their patients.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Electronics Provider Management 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Early identification and intervention in behavioral aspects of chronic diseases leads to improved function with decreased healthcare utilization, yet we know little about referral patterns for behavioral support of chronic disease. 88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition.

Referral 130

Referral Chronic Condition Medical Chronic Disease 130

Annals of Family Medicine

MAY 27, 2025

Digital cognitive assessments can be implemented in primary care, have utility for early detection, and could represent the first step in identification of patients who could benefit from ADRD disease-modifying therapeutics, care management, or other interventions to improve patient and family caregiver outcomes.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care Diagnosis Screening Utilities 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

To date, over 4,000 patients have been identified to have a pathogenic or likely pathogenic variant in a gene with medical management implications. The development of a novel bioinformatics platform (FLYPE) enabled the incorporation of genomics data into electronic medical records.

Community 130

Community Patient-Centered Primary Care Electronics 130

AMMD

JUNE 12, 2025

Without adequate Vitamin A, your body may struggle to utilize the thyroid hormones it produces(2), even if your lab values look “normal.” Whether you are newly diagnosed with a thyroid condition or have been managing symptoms for years, there is always an opportunity to nourish your thyroid and restore balance.

IT 130

IT Utilities Complication Provider 130

Oasis Family Medicine

JANUARY 31, 2024

The previous neurofeedback system we had was a good one, but it became more difficult to manage, so it became obvious that it was time to find a different option. It may be utilized as the primary treatment approach, or as an adjunct to other therapies. I went on a year-long search for a new (and hopefully better) neurofeedback system.

Utilities 52

Utilities Diagnose Family Medicine DO 52