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Study finds home healthcare agencies discontinuing telehealth post-pandemic

Written by | 3 Jun 2025

Many home healthcare agencies adopted telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the absence of federal reimbursements for these services has led to an increasing number of providers […]

On-site health clinics boost attendance in rural classrooms

Written by | 30 May 2025

Students miss less class time in rural upstate New York schools that host comprehensive health clinics, according to Cornell University research that is the first to confirm such […]

Study: Telehealth in pediatric primary care supports judicious antibiotic prescribing

Written by | 28 Apr 2025

Children treated with primary care telehealth visits were less likely to receive antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections than those examined in person, according to a new study. […]

Having a ‘therapist in your pocket’ curbs depression among primary care patients

Written by | 17 Apr 2025

Patients with depression who received the Moodivate app saw clinically meaningful reductions in their symptoms that were twice those achieved with standard-of-care therapy in a clinical trial conducted […]

Many patients with chlamydia and gonorrhea are not receiving CDC-recommended treatment in primary care

Written by | 29 Mar 2025

Background and Goal: Prompt treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea following a confirmed diagnosis is essential to prevent complications and reduce transmission. Adherence to the Centers for Disease Control […]

Support program for small, rural primary care clinics increases their ability to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder fivefold

Written by | 13 Feb 2025

Background and Goal: Despite the removal of the X-waiver requirement, which once restricted clinicians from prescribing buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD), only a small percentage of primary care […]

Survey: While most Americans use a device to monitor their heart, few share that data with their doctor

Written by | 27 Jan 2025

Advances in technology have made it increasingly easier for people to self-monitor their heart health whether it’s via a smart device on their wrist or finger or a […]

Home testing kits and coordinated outreach substantially improve colorectal cancer screening rates

Written by | 30 Nov 2024

Colorectal cancer screening is an effective tool for catching the disease early when it’s most treatable, yet it is underutilized in patient populations who receive primary care at […]

Addressing the rural mental health crisis via telehealth

Written by | 20 Nov 2024

The Medical University of South Carolina has been awarded $1.75 million from the Health Resources and Services Administration to develop and test the effectiveness and sustainability of the SC Rural […]

First pediatric guideline on opioid prescribing in primary care focuses on preventing overdose

Written by | 9 Nov 2024

With its emphasis on opioid overdose prevention, the first guideline for primary care providers from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) on prescribing opioids for acute pain in children and […]

Big gaps seen in home medical test use by older adults

Written by | 3 Oct 2024

With a fresh wave of free COVID-19 rapid tests now shipping to households nationwide, and many other types of at-home medical tests now available on store shelves and […]

Automated appointment scheduling and reminder messages may improve post-partum health and well-being for those with chronic health conditions

Written by | 24 Jul 2024

Many pregnant people have chronic medical conditions, and although they are usually closely monitored during pregnancy, they often face barriers when transitioning to primary care following delivery. A […]

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