Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 16, 2025

Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. This blog covers everything you need to know—from appointment types and coding to telehealth options and what really happens during your time with the provider.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study Design and Analysis: The structured questionnaire covered various aspects of primary care practice, including the scope of clinical learners, specialties offered, onsite services, telehealth, EMR data querying, patient advisory groups, and IRB affiliation. Results: Sixty-five practice sites (71% response rate) completed a survey.

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The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

For example, telehealth technologies could lighten the load on family physicians by promoting patient self-management of chronic conditions; improving medication adherence; and facilitating real-time specialist consultations. By reducing face-to-face interactions, telehealth could easily make family medicine less rewarding.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

During the pandemic, 62% (n=21) used telehealth tools, including 50% (n=17) by telephone, 50% (n=17) via live video, and 24% (n=8) through text messaging. 32% (n=11) reported patient satisfaction with telemedicine transitions. Addressing these gaps will be essential for ensuring optimal patient care in future pandemics.

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Medical Xpress

APRIL 5, 2025

In a new study, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) found that 7% of Medicare patients cross state borders for cancer care, and rates were nearly double for those who lived in rural areas. This has important implications for telehealth policies and physician licensure, says Tracy Onega, Ph.D.,

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Primary care delivery was significantly impacted by COVID-19, with rapid deployment of telehealth after the United States’ national public health emergency (PHE) declaration in March 2020. In the years following the PHE, rates of screening for tobacco use decreased, particularly during telehealth visits.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 10, 2023

A study by UC Davis Health researchers assessed telehealth visits' carbon footprint and their potential savings in lives, costs and time compared to in-person visits. It included data from five University of California health care systems over the pandemic's first two years.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 15, 2022

A sweeping national survey of doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers reveals that nearly 60 percent believe it's "dangerous" to provide telehealth to older adults due to patients' medical complexities, while another 60 percent say telehealth is an unrealistic option for seniors with physical or cognitive challenges.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 6, 2023

Most patients seen at a primary care clinic for underserved minority patients report positive experiences with telemedicine, according to a study published online Dec. 14 in Cureus.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Induction is the brief, intense period when patients receive initial buprenorphine doses. Differences in patient and practice experiences with induction methods may influence patients’ successful transition to stabilization and long-term maintenance treatment. Funded by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI).

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Rural health system leaders described 5 methods to provide rural specialty access: community-based, visiting, referrals to larger towns, telehealth, and management by primary care with specialist support. Telehealth services are underutilized; incentives for traveling specialists could increase access.

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Medical Xpress

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Work led by scientists at Staffordshire University explores the organizational readiness of the 14 allied health professions (AHP) to use telehealth—the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies—to support patient care and public health.

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NPR Health

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A telehealth company partnered with a pharmacy that lacked a required license, raising doubts about the safety and efficacy of the weight-loss medicines it mailed to patients.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

MAY 6, 2025

It will connect with other interested parties, including representatives from the interpreter and patient communities, to work on answering the following questions: What are the biggest barriers for patients in accessing interpreters? Is there a role for MAFP in addressing those barriers — and if so, what are the next steps?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Therapeutic services were provided to patients by IBH psychologists and psychiatrists. Those who participated in implementation saw clear benefit to patients and identified what made those benefits easier to realize. Population Studied: Primary care clinicians and staff, including IBH psychologists and psychiatrists.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Objective: To develop and externally validate a simple risk score for influenza diagnosis based only on vaccination history and patient-reported symptoms. Outcome measures: In each study patient-reported symptoms were recorded and PCR used to diagnose influenza. in the external validation. Calibration was excellent.

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Most platforms follow these steps: Choose a Telehealth Platform Trusted services like Maple, Tia Health, and TELUS Health offer endocrinology consultations. But most stable patients can stay on track online. Patients enjoy flexible, reliable support without delays. Tips for a Successful Virtual Follow-Up: Prepare in advance.

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FDA Law Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2022

One example is a short provision that could have a large adverse effect on telehealth-based laboratory testing by sharply restricting grandfathering. Telehealth has become increasing important to the health care system. Telehealth can address significant issues with access and convenience. This is not a trivial matter.

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Physician's Weekly

JUNE 11, 2025

First, to meet protein needs, patients can be counseled to include 30 grams of high-quality protein sources at each meal. I envision primary care clinicians playing an important role in assessing the individual needs of the older adult patient and helping them access essential elements of the care plan.

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Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians

APRIL 22, 2025

Audio-Only Telehealth This bill to include audio-only telehealth as a reimbursable option was also included in the Senate HHS omnibus bill. Requiring informed consent for sensitive examinations of an anesthetized or unconscious patient. and satisfied certain requirements.

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Doctor On Demand

APRIL 16, 2025

When to use telehealth for chest congestion Use telehealth, also known as virtual care , for chest congestion when symptoms are mild to moderate and you need medical advice, prescriptions, or a treatment plan. With telehealth, you can quickly get an initial evaluation, prescriptions, or follow-up care.

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Medical Xpress

JANUARY 17, 2023

Staffordshire University has today launched a new policy brief to guide the creation of national telehealth patient consultation guidelines and training.

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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.

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My Green Doctor

APRIL 4, 2025

In This Issue : New Research: Teaching Patients about Climate Resilience Make the Pledge Today to Go Green Get Ready for Earth Day 2025 (part 2)! It tells your office colleagues and patients that your healthcare practice or clinic is committed to forging a healthier work space and community. The healthcare sector contributes 8.5%

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Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

A virtual hormone consultation combines patients with certified endocrinologists or hormone experts through safe videos or phone appointments. Thanks to platforms like Maple, WELL Health, and provincial telehealth programs, more Canadian women are turning to digital solutions for their hormone health.

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Medical Xpress

MAY 2, 2025

When technology makes doctors more accessible, it can lead to lower quality for patients and increased pressure on already stressed doctors, says Magnus Wanders. Wanders has worked as a general practitioner himself and completed a doctorate on the topic at the University of Agder (UiA).

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Barton Associates

MAY 29, 2025

These crucial healthcare providers can be found in almost every healthcare setting, including, but not limited to: Hospitals Private Practices Urgent Cares Higher Education Corporate Clinics Telehealth Services Insurance Companies Correctional Facilities Indian Health Service (IHS) Facilities Why is the physician shortage growing?

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Doctor On Demand

MARCH 31, 2023

See Results The improvement we see at Doctor On Demand in patients’ mental health, whether it’s anxiety, depression, a member, a child, or a spouse, is evidence of the effectiveness of online mental health care. Nearly 90% of our patients saw an improvement in their symptoms after just four visits. Depression is a great example.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Among its services are prescription drug discounts, telehealth visits, and other health services. It permanently bans the company from trafficking-in patient data on several fronts. The proposed order that resolves the case may take away some of GoodRx’s tools of profitability. See you on the other side.

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BMJ

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Some will be at the forefront, others will be doing telehealth, or may find themselves back in a hospital situation rather than in the community. This is not a failure on our part, and we need to ensure we treat ourselves with the same care as we would our patients.

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FDA Law Blog

JUNE 21, 2023

According to the announcement, enabling patients to access medical devices beyond traditional clinical settings can help close the healthcare gap by delivering care “directly to patients, wherever they are – at home, at work, in cities, in rural communities.” telemedicine and telehealth solutions (e.g.,

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Vida Family Medicine

APRIL 4, 2023

As a primary care physician, I see many patients who struggle with their relationship with food. The patients that I see are often highly motivated to take good care of themselves to prevent or control a chronic disease. We are currently accepting new patients, visit our website to learn more and become a patient.

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FDA Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The Ryan Haight Act did not limit the ability to prescribe controlled substance medications by telemedicine so long as the patient and prescriber had a least one in-person visit. a prescriber that engages in telemedicine with the patient), including a review of PDMP data for the past year.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 4, 2023

Study visits can be conducted using telehealth visits if in-person interaction is not necessary. mobile applications to capture patient-reported outcomes through questionnaires). With regard to clinical trial visits and activities, the draft guidance provides examples of the types of approaches that may be possible with a DCT.

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FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Claud — As we turn into the New Year, we offer a few items of interest in digital and telehealth regulation, enforcement, and compliance that may provide some helpful guideposts for stakeholders. By John W.M. Combination products might be part drug, part device, or part software or hardware.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 30, 2025

In one corner, weighing in at decades of experience, well known for heavy hits of bedside assessments, strong patient-family relationships, and a knockout punch of interdisciplinary collaboration, we have in-person palliative care consults. Eric 01:08 On the other, we have the young upstart telehealth delivered palliative care.

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The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

Self-surveillance solutions, disease guides, educational apps as well as telehealth platforms appeared naturally in dermatology in the past decade. Self-care and telemedicine for patients The options of teledermatology services, as well as self-care platforms, are soaring. recommends an eight-week skincare regimen.

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