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Enhancing Advanced Access in Primary Healthcare: Key Change Strategies from a Quality Improvement Initiative [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

These are related to shaping healthcare supply to patients’ demand by 1) providing an individual assessment of caseload size to all physicians and nurse practitioners (professionals with whom patients are affiliated; and 2) reinforcing communication in the appointment scheduling process.

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The Evolution of Concierge Medicine: What 20 years in the industry have taught me

Concierge Choice Physicians

The industry was new then, developed largely as a response to the feeling that HMOs were taking over healthcare and making decisions that should be between a patient and their doctor. Perhaps their patient base was small, or they were practicing in a more rural, less wealthy area. ​The model took off.

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Artificial Intelligence in Health Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

That small win reminded me that artificial intelligence is already shaping the way our patients (and our families) search for health advice. Our Patients Are Already Using AI Many people now ask their first health question to a chatbot rather than to a clinician. Below, I share three reasons why. References Menchaca, J.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

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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Unpacking Patient Perspectives on Social Needs Screening: A Mixed Methods Study in Western Colorado Primary Care Practices [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Recognizing that health-related social needs drive health inequities, healthcare settings are increasingly beginning to screen and refer patients for social needs. Yet, many patients who screen positive for social needs decline to be referred to resources or do not have their needs resolved.

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Improving Patient Communication

CDOCS

png]</p> <p><span style="font-family:ubuntu; font-size:12px">​</span><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:ubuntu">By putting ourselves in the shoes of our patients, we can easily see the comfort and trust our patients have developed with their general dentists.

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You Know DPC is working when…

Noreta Family Medicine

I’ve written blogs that discuss my perspective on why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is helpful to both patients and physicians in Columbia, SC (and beyond!). patients feel heard and valued. patients feel supported, both in our office and between visits. patients feel supported, both in our office and between visits.