Tag: primary care
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A Multifaceted Digital Intervention for Prediabetes Prevention in Primary Care: Insights from the PREDIABETEXT Trial
Introduction: A Global Challenge in Prediabetes Prediabetes affects hundreds of millions worldwide, with rising prevalence driven by urbanization, lifestyle changes, and aging populations. While lifestyle modification programs have shown strong efficacy at reducing diabetes risk, real-world uptake remains a hurdle. PREDIABETEXT (Prediabetes Text Message Digital Intervention for the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus) represents…
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Integrated Advanced Primary Care: Musculoskeletal Care Outcomes
Introduction Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions drive substantial health care costs in the United States, affecting a large share of adults and imposing both direct medical expenses and indirect costs like lost productivity. Recent efforts to modernize MSK care focus on rapid access, high-quality rehabilitation, and coordination within primary care. This article reviews a study examining a…
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New 2025-2030 Action Plan to Fight NCDs in the Americas Approved by PAHO
Regional Commitment to Combating Noncommunicable Diseases Health authorities across the Americas have unanimously backed a new 2025-2030 Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The plan represents a pivotal effort to reduce premature deaths and improve the quality of…
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Billing rates remain low as GPs spend longer with patients, survey finds
Longer consultations, lower per-minute rebates Australian GPs are increasingly dedicating more time to each patient, particularly for mental health issues, while the financial incentives of time-based care push the system toward what practitioners call “six-minute medicine.” A recent Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) survey highlights the tension between the demand for thorough, empathetic…
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Low Billing Rates Push GPs to Spend More Time with Patients
GPs stretched thin as time-based care clashes with patient needs Australian general practitioners are spending more time with patients, especially for mental health and complex care, while billing structures struggle to keep pace. A Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) survey highlights a growing gap between the hours GPs dedicate to patients and the rebates…
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Billing rates stay low as GPs spend more time with patients, survey finds
Longer consultations, lower rebates: the pricing trap for Australian GPs Australia’s general practitioners are spending more time with patients, especially for mental health and complex care, while the financial rewards for longer visits remain stubbornly low. A recent Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) survey highlights a tension at the heart of primary care: clinicians…
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Neurologists Urge Primary Care to Accelerate Early Alzheimer’s Detection
Key findings: Primary care as the frontline for Alzheimer’s detection A multinational survey conducted by Eli Lilly and Company among 400 neurologists across France, Italy, Spain and Germany shows a clear push for early action. The study reports that 83% of neurologists want primary care physicians to act sooner when patients present memory complaints, enabling…
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Neurologists Call for Proactive Primary Care in Alzheimer’s Early Detection
Survey Overview A Europe-wide survey conducted by Eli Lilly and Company surveyed 400 neurologists across France, Italy, Spain and Germany to assess how primary care teams identify and refer patients with memory complaints. The results reveal a strong push from specialists for earlier action by primary care physicians (PCPs) to detect signs of cognitive decline…
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Early Alzheimer’s Detection: Neurologists Call for Proactive Primary Care Action Across Europe
Overview: A call to action for earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease A Europe-wide survey conducted by Eli Lilly and Company surveyed 400 neurologists across France, Italy, Spain and Germany. The study highlights a strong consensus: primary care teams must act sooner to identify and refer patients with memory complaints, enabling earlier intervention for Alzheimer’s disease.…
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CORE Model: Simple Blood Tests Predict Liver Disease Risk
What is the CORE model? A new tool, the CORE model, is being developed to help primary care teams assess the risk of serious liver diseases. The aim is to identify patients who are at higher risk of conditions such as cirrhosis, liver cancer, or the potential need for a liver transplant within the next…