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How virtual primary care can amplify value for providers and patients

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Primary care physicians are the heart of healthcare delivery in the United States. Virtual primary care, experts say, can address challenges in traditional care by filling existing care gaps and offering various benefits to healthcare organizations, providers and patients.

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Amazon Pharmacy testing out medication consulting service with One Medical primary care providers

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As Amazon builds out its healthcare business and expands its reach into hybrid primary care, pharmacy operations and virtual care, there are promising opportunities to integrate these services to o | A year after its big-ticket primary care acquisition, Amazon Pharmacy is piloting a program to provide pharmacy consultations to One Medical providers (..)

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Teladoc unveils new app integrating services for primary care and mental health, expands Spanish language offerings

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Teladoc unveils new app integrating services for primary care and mental health, expands Spanish language offerings. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 16:07.

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Michigan Avenue Primary Care integrates EHR, telehealth and scheduling

Healthcare It News

For Michigan Avenue Primary Care in Chicago, the most pressing need near the beginning of the pandemic was to find a way to adopt telemedicine as the primary service model during the COVID-19 lockdown, especially for mental health patients who suddenly were shut off from in-person support. THE PROBLEM.

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Comprehensive primary care model drives better health outcomes for women, Tia data shows

Fierce Healthcare

Primary care integrated with gynecological care and mental health and wellness drives better health outcomes for women compared to national standards, a new study from startup Tia found.

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Survey: 1 in 3 patients comfortable with AI-led primary care

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Nearly one-third (32%) of people already say they would be comfortable with artificial intelligence leading a primary care appointment, according to a new survey from Outbreaks Near Me – although fewer (25%) would be comfortable with AI-led therapy Twelve percent of adults in the U.S.

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Obesity, primary care startup Knownwell raises $20M, launches program for teens

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Knownwell, an integrated primary and obesity care provider, is launching a new teen program for weight management. | The new program aims to create a patient-focused environment to uncover and treat the root cause of early obesity.