The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

These questions were the subjects of two recent Georgetown University Health Policy seminars. But how has the specialty of family medicine fared, and what else can be done to extend capacity of the existing primary care workforce? Image courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians Modest gains in the numbers of U.S.

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The Health Policy Exchange

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Our residency, formerly a collaboration with Providence Hospital, is now known as the Medstar Health/Georgetown-Washington Hospital Center Family Medicine Residency Program. MDPCP promises to narrow the primary care-subspecialist reimbursement gap and provide opportunities to improve patient care in the short term. Phillips, Jr.

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The Health Policy Exchange

MAY 7, 2013

Medicaid Expansion map courtesy of Avalere Health via The Washington Pos t Wonkblog 5/5/13 In last month's Georgetown University Health Policy seminar, we discussed the complex role of the Medicaid state-federal partnership (which currently provides health insurance to 1 in every 5 Americans ) in improving access to care and health outcomes.

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The Health Policy Exchange

MAY 29, 2014

At first glance, federal nutrition policy seemed to be an unusual topic for our Georgetown Health Policy Seminar for family physicians. As described in a recent JAMA Internal Medicine editorial , future doctors receive little formal instruction about healthy dietary habits. Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L.

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LEAD Physician

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Physicians must be leaders in their field to provide excellent patient care, manage a large team and coordinate between departments, and support their patient's overall health with information about prevention and maintenance. Leadership skills are crucial for physicians, who represent one of the most important occupations in our society.

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The Health Policy Exchange

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Supporters of evidence-based preventive medicine cheered when the Affordable Care Act required Medicare and private health insurers to provide first-dollar coverage for all preventive services assigned an "A" or "B" recommendation grade by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

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The Health Policy Exchange

MAY 20, 2013

Unfortunately, recent case studies have illustrated that FDA approval does not necessarily provide assurances of effectiveness and safety. Food and Drug Administration to market a new drug is a critical waypoint along the path to profits for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Exploring the Psychological Aspects of Palliative Care: Lessons Learned from an Interdisciplinary Seminar of Experts. And I think limiting the visits really triggered a deep sense of abandonment in him from a provider that he felt attached to. J Palliat Med. 2021;24(11):1598-1602. doi:10.1089/jpm.2021.0240 J Palliat Med. N Engl J Med.

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