Research letter calls for careful consideration of design and consequences of health disparity incentives in future value-based payment models
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30-Apr-2025
Strengthening global pandemic preparedness: The urgent need for investment, collaboration, and action
Global Virus NetworkBusiness Announcement
Past pandemics have shown that failing to invest in sustainable health infrastructure can devastate healthcare systems, economies, and societies. Moreover, the reductions in global health programs and grant funding have led to major setbacks in pandemic preparedness. Without stable and reliable funding, the world risks losing hard-won progress in disease surveillance, research, training, and emergency response capabilities.
30-Apr-2025
To improve screenings with technology, focus on people first
American Academy of Family PhysiciansPeer-Reviewed Publication
This issue of Annals of Family Medicine includes four original studies that illustrate valuable concepts to consider when incorporating technology in screening to improve early detection and management of disease.
- Journal
- The Annals of Family Medicine
30-Apr-2025
Implementing a digital cognitive screening tool and flexible workflow helps primary care clinics integrate dementia screening
American Academy of Family PhysiciansPeer-Reviewed Publication
A previous study across seven primary care clinics found that many older adults who completed a digital cognitive assessment showed possible signs of cognitive impairment. In this companion study, researchers assessed how agile implementation, an approach based on iterative improvements and tailored clinic workflows, could support the integration of digital cognitive assessment screening into routine care for patients aged 65 and older.
30-Apr-2025
Digital cognitive assessment in primary care may enable early dementia detection and next step care
American Academy of Family PhysiciansPeer-Reviewed Publication
Many adults aged 65 and older never receive a cognitive check during regular primary care visits. This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of implementing a digital cognitive assessment for Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) screening into primary care.
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- The Annals of Family Medicine
30-Apr-2025
App-based hearing screenings in family practice may improve hearing disorder diagnosis
American Academy of Family PhysiciansPeer-Reviewed Publication
Pure-tone audiometry, the gold standard for assessing hearing impairment, is costly and time-consuming. This study evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of hearing screening in the routine practice of private family medicine using two self-tests.
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- The Annals of Family Medicine
30-Apr-2025
Ai-enabled cardiovascular screening shows promise in identifying heart dysfunction in women considering pregnancy
American Academy of Family PhysiciansPeer-Reviewed Publication
This study evaluated the performance of an artificial intelligence–enabled electrocardiogram (AI-ECG) and an AI-powered digital stethoscope to see how well they could detect early signs of heart dysfunction in women of reproductive age.
- Journal
- The Annals of Family Medicine