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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

Setting: 8 multidisciplinary FMGs in Quebec, Canada Population: All healthcare providers and administrative staff. A second category consists of tailoring care to patients’ needs by 3) streamlining appointment scheduling through referral algorithms and 3) diversifying care modalities (face-to-face or telehealth).

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

These screenings might include a pap smear, pelvic exam, breast exam, or referrals for mammograms depending on your age and family history. If you’re new to a provider, you might hear terms like establish care visit or new patient visit vs annual physical. What Happens During a Gynecological Exam? It’s completely normal.

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You Know DPC is working when…

Noreta Family Medicine

At Noreta Family Medicine, we offer hour-long appointments, allowing time to build a meaningful doctor-patient relationship and creating a space where patients can openly express their concerns and receive the attention they deserve. “ We take pride in building genuine relationships with each of our patients. “ patients feel supported.

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Coming Soon: Logansport Memorial Pain Management Center

Logansport Memorial Hospital

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. Together with the Pain Management Group (PMG), Logansport Memorial is dedicated to providing high-quality care right here in our community.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Employers are increasingly finding that DPC offers a personalized doctor-patient relationship, comprehensive preventive care, and overall cost savings. Easy access and relationship-driven care minimize long-term healthcare expenses and cut down on unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits. Sadly, up to 80% do not.

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The Physicians Foundation Announces New Recipient in Leadership Award Program, Recognized for Addressing Drivers of Health

The Physicians Foundation

Dr. Oyeyemi founded CHFC, which provides free primary health care throughout Southern New Jersey. The clinic offers referrals to specialists, conducts free cancer screenings, provides medication vouchers and engages in extensive public health education efforts. The Healthy Neighbor 2.0 As the U.S.

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Get the 4-1-1 on your 1099s: 5th and 7th Circuits Permit Paying Volume-Based Compensation to Independent Sales Agents

FDA Law Blog

The Seventh Circuit took a more lenient approach than the Fourth Circuit, focusing its rationale on whether an independent contractor had improper influence over a healthcare providers independent healthcare decisions. Sorenson follows the Fifth Circuits decision last year in United States v. Marchetti, 96 F.4th Marchetti, 96 F.4th