The primary care workforce shortage is projected to worsen, studies indicate education costs, discrimination, burnout, & salary disparities as key factors. Understanding physicians’ experiences w/ discrimination is an important step towards addressing the shortage www.jabfm.org/content/38/3...

In this article, a family doctor reflects on a lifetime of care in a rural community, bearing witness to life and loss, and finding meaning, humility, and connection in the cemetery where her patients and one day she herself will rest. 📰 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...

Physicians are trained to advocate for their individual patients but could make significant impacts when intervening and advocating at the policy level. New research examines family medicine physician participation in the pollical process. www.jabfm.org/content/38/3...

Stroke survivors often report a lower QoL than the general population. The impacts of stroke can be improved through professional rehabilitation. This study compared the effectiveness of interventions in improving stroke patients’ QoL. www.jabfm.org/content/38/3...

A 𝗡𝗘𝗪 study of nearly 5,000 early-career family physicians found that higher educational debt is linked to longer work hours & greater odds of burnout symptoms. #FamilyMedicine #Burnout #Education #FMsky #Medsky @deanseehusen.bsky.social www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...

Long COVID impacts the daily lives of sufferers, including their work. This study aimed to understand the impact long COVID has on the workforce, finding those who had long COVID missed significantly more days of work than those who did not www.jabfm.org/content/38/3...

New research evaluated the prevalence of lung cancer screening in Latino patients by place of birth, finding those without documented country of birth had lower odds of receiving screening #MedSky #FamilyMedicine www.jabfm.org/content/38/3...

Guidelines are just a starting point, not the end goal, of successful implementation. Research has identified key facilitators and barriers that impact clinicians' ability to safely prescribe opioids www.jabfm.org/content/37/3...

𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: The 2025 Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Conference brought together 131 participants, including 58 first-timers. Attendees gained new skills to enhance research, policy, and practice. #FMsky #Medsky Learn more here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...

Pooled cohort equations (PCE) are race- & sex-specific formulas that estimate a person’s 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke. Widely used to guide statin recommendations, there remains a significant gap between calculator-guided recommendations and actual statin use www.jabfm.org/content/38/3...

A new study examines how federal health surveys collect data on sexual orientation, gender identity, and differences of sex development (DSD). #FMsky #Medsky #PrimaryCare Learn more from this study here: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...

Depression has been defined and redefined several times, now seen as a treatable, homogenous disorder. Focusing pharmaceutical treatments and away from an individual’s life experience has led to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of patients with depression symptoms www.jabfm.org/content/38/3...

Dr. Meghana Rajashekara Swamy shares how lessons from her grandfather’s clinic in Bangalore shaped her approach to geriatric medicine. Emphasizing the power of presence, empathy, and human connection in patient care. #FMsky #Medsky www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...

The Starfield Summit on Advancing AI & Digital Health in #PrimaryCare brought together more than 80 leaders to explore how AI can strengthen (not replace) the human core of Primary Care. #FMsky #Medsky 📰 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...

Most people who need OUD treatment do not receive medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Primary care can help increase MOUD access, yet only 6 to 10% of primary care clinicians prescribe MOUD. New research highlights barriers and strategies for MOUD implementation www.jabfm.org/content/38/3...

This study finds that after the Affordable Care Act, more low-income U.S. adults aged 18–64 reported having a regular place for care, though many still faced challenges like access barriers and shifting preferences. #FMsky #Medsky 📰 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...

This article from our most recent issue introduced an innovative way to reframe existing quality data into a patient-centered format, helping clinicians better engage with outcomes and offering a model for future quality metric design. #FMsky #Medsky 🔗 www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...

"I appreciate being on the EAB (Editorial Advisory Board) and having some input into the journal. Annals has been a very special journal to me throughout my career." - Dr. Alexander Krist.

Don’t miss our fastest-growing episode yet! 🎧 Listen as Dr. Frank Orlando & Dr. Arch Mainous discuss their nationally recognized study: 'Body Mass Index vs. Body Fat Percentage as a Predictor of Mortality in Adults Aged 20–49 Years.'” Listen here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna...

New research develops and internally validates a novel risk score for influenza that incorporates flu vaccination status. In the study’s external validation, it classified over 60% of patients in the low-risk group, with only a 6.8% probability of influenza. www.jabfm.org/content/38/3...

The September/October issue of Annals of Family Medicine is now available! Explore the newest research and insights shaping #FamilyMedicine and #PrimaryCare. #FMsky #Medsky 🎥Watch our video preview for a quick look at what’s inside: www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...

This 𝗡𝗘𝗪 study examined a patient-completed, EHR-integrated questionnaire with physician reminders to improve family history collection in #PrimaryCare. Resulting in better documentation & prompting screenings or specialist referrals. #FMsky #Medsky www.annfammed.org/content/23/5...

Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC) is a Medicaid-funded intervention that supplements prenatal care with social & educational services to improve maternal and infant health. PNCC clinicians may also help beneficiaries attain Well Child Visits for their infants www.jabfm.org/content/38/3...

Leukemias have been detected incidentally in the asymptomatic phase when running a complete blood count test for unrelated reasons. While a CBC does not constitute as screening, its role in detecting leukemias offers crucial insights into cancer screening in general www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...

In this reflection, a third-year medical student reflects on the emotional complexities of entering healthcare after caring for a high-risk obstetrics patient who taught her the importance of resilience, compassion and facing loss with grace. #FMsky #Medsky www.annfammed.org/content/23/4...

Beautiful momma cuddling her baby…🥰

We are excited to welcome Dr. Namita Bhardwaj as our newest Research and Editing Fellow! Click here to learn more about the ABFM Research and Editing Fellowship: www.jabfm.org/content/abfm...

A 𝗡𝗘𝗪 episode of the 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘥𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 featuring Dr. Frank Orlando & Dr. Arch Mainous is out 𝗡𝗢𝗪! 🎧 Listen here: www.annfammed.org/content/anna... They discuss their latest study which has been spotlighted by @cnn.com , Fox News, and other national outlets. #FMsky #Medsky

30+ million people in the US live with type 2 diabetes, yet there is a gap between the recommended and actual care for their psychosocial needs. Interventions like INTEGRATE-D warrant further discovery to help primary care clinics better align with ADA recommendations www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...

Fragmented care, cost, access, and corporate medicine failing to increase the number of family physicians providing maternal care has exacerbated the maternal morbidity crisis in the United States. The FM OB model could help to alleviate these disparities www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...

The Chatbot Assessment Reporting Tool (CHART) is a guideline developed to provide reporting recommendations for studies evaluating the performance of generative AI-driven chatbots that summarize clinical evidence & provide health advice. www.annfammed.org/content/earl... @thelancet.com @nejm.org

Research has demonstrated improved effectiveness of the Levonorgestrel (Plan B) with the NSAID Piroxicam to address unwanted pregnancies without any increase in side effects www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...

In this original research, researchers saw greater frequency of preventative visits, cervical cancer screenings, and diabetes monitoring labs in participants who received electronically-delivered push notifications www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...

While there is evidence to support the use of integrative pain management (IPM) to treat chronic pain, patients frequently lack access. As a specialty that focuses on whole-person, comprehensive care, family medicine is uniquely situated to integrate IPM into practice www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...

Female family physicians earn $32K less/year than men with similar roles, leading to them earning $1M less than their male colleagues. The gap is growing (2017: $32K → 2022: $57K) & won't be fixed through better negotiation, instead systemic changes are needed www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...

90% of patients with uncontrolled hypertension reported at least one BP med side effect—and 40% said it was a “big problem.” These symptoms were tied to lower satisfaction and poor adherence, especially when patients thought their meds were to blame. www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...

Prostate cancer (PrCa) is the second-leading cause of cancer mortality among American men, and Black men are disproportionately impacted. New research sought to understand the barriers and facilitators of informed decision-making (IDM) about PrCa screening in Black men www.jabfm.org/content/34/5...

New study of patients on long-term opioids for chronic low back pain reports greater shared decision-making was associated with more frequent opioid prescribing and less tapering which was not associated with better outcomes https://www.jabfm.org/content/38/2/275

A new study explored the feasibility & acceptability of integrating the FRAME preconception digital risk assessment into primary care. Patients & clinicians found it helpful for opening the door to lifestyle and reproductive health discussions. https://www.jabfm.org/content/38/2/223

New research finds primary care utilization is associated with lower rates of ER use. Findings show increased ER use is more likely in communities w/ decreased primary care use, increased disease prevalence, higher proportions of Black residents, & being rural https://www.jabfm.org/content/38/2/247

Cervical cancer screening rates dropped at the start of COVID-19, new study shows they didn’t fully recover to prepandemic levels during the two years of the pandemic. Researchers looked at how patient and clinician characteristics impact the likelihood of screening www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...

This study looked at how family physicians document social determinants of health in EHRs. The biggest predictors weren’t physician characteristics but rather the socioeconomic context of the communities they serve and the practice’s capacity to address those needs. www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...

A new early access article suggests body fat percentage (BF%) could replace body mass index (BMI), as a pragmatic and more accurate body-type marker to identify 15-year mortality risk among adults aged 20–49. #FMsky #Medsky doi.org/10.1370/afm....

This article from our latest issue explores ethical challenges in the use of terms like "nonadherent" or "noncompliant" to label patients and presents an alternative approach which may improve the care of vulnerable patients. #FMsky #Medsky www.annfammed.org/content/23/3...

AHRQ’s National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research (NCEPCR) has served as the national hub for #PrimaryCare research, coordinating efforts across the agency, curating & sharing resources, building a diverse research workforce & convening key partners. www.annfammed.org/content/23/3...

Integrating behavioral health into primary care improves outcomes, but implementation can be difficult. Behavioral health integration was implemented by 78% of the 300+ sites by the end of the Colorado SIM initiative www.jabfm.org/content/38/1...

Make sure to check out the Plain Language Summaries included with every article in our journal! These short, clear explanations highlight each study’s key findings — perfect for quick understanding. #FMsky #Medsky 👉 View them here:

New issue of JABFM covers OB care in underserved communities, COVID’s impact on cervical cancer screening, IVF access, digital preconception tools, and more. Read more www.jabfm.org/content/38/2... and access the full issue here: www.jabfm.org/content/38/2 #FamilyMedicine #PrimaryCare #FMSKY #MedSky

Despite the availability and potential benefits of prescription biosimilars, many health care providers & consumers remain uncertain. Study found that even when definitions were provided in drug promotions, misunderstandings persisted #HealthCommunication #PatientEdu www.jabfm.org/content/38/1...