Search results for "Primary Care"
More primary care visits addressing mental health concerns in recent years
The prevalence of mental health concerns as a topic during primary care visits increased by nearly 50% from 2006 to 2018, representing almost 16% of all visits by the end of the study, most commonly for anxiety and stress-related diagnoses, a recent analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/02/14/2.htm
14 Feb 2023
Taking action to bridge the physician shortage
Addressing the critical physician shortage requires a comprehensive strategy focused on empowering physicians, revamping training models, and reshaping incentives to prioritize patient-centered care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/taking-action-to-bridge-the-physician-shortage.htm
1 Apr 2024
Register now for the National Primary Care Transformation Summit
The virtual summit, held July 25 to 29, will discuss innovative approaches to providing and supporting primary care. Free registration is available.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/07/19/6.htm
19 Jul 2022
Treating sickle cell, managing COPD, more stories
This issue covers stories on sickle cell disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and other stories.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/treating-sickle-cell-managing-copd-more-stories.htm
1 Apr 2024
Primary care interventions linked to increase in moderate, vigorous physical activity
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 46 randomized controlled trials found that physical activity interventions delivered or prompted by health professionals in primary care increased moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity by 14 minutes per week on average.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/01/2.htm
1 Mar 2022
Sorting out vertigo
A shift in diagnostic approach for vertigo involves asking about the timing and triggers for episodes rather than a description of symptoms.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/01/sorting-out-vertigo.htm
1 Jan 2024
Primary care physician burnout estimated to cost U.S. health care system $260 million annually
Interventions to boost practice efficiency, organizational culture, interpersonal connections with colleagues, and local leadership can improve professional fulfillment and reduce burnout, suggested the authors of a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/03/08/4.htm
8 Mar 2022
New Curbsiders podcast: Evolving trends in the primary care workforce
The episode discusses physician supply and demand, the access gap, the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants, and other evolving trends.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/03/26/6.htm
26 Mar 2019
Shifts in insulin use
Physicians' management of patients who take insulin for diabetes has been influenced by changes in pricing and access to technology.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/shifts-in-insulin-use.htm
1 Feb 2024
Diabetes Collaborative Registry seeks primary care participants
ACP has partnered with the American College of Cardiology to recruit primary care practices to participate in the Diabetes Collaborative Registry (DCR).
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/31/7.htm
31 Mar 2015