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Methadone has historically been the first-line treatment for opioid use disorder in pregnant patients due to increased treatment supervision & retention rate. Emerging evidence suggests that buprenorphine is associated with better neonatal outcomes jabfm.org/content/38/1/1…

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 jabfm.org/content/38/1/94

Across the U.S., 36% of all US counties qualify as maternal care deserts and have a significant adverse effect on the quality of maternity care, especially among Black women and women in rural areas. Can family physicians help fill this gap? jabfm.org/content/38/1/1…

For decades, researchers have used paper card studies to assess the perceptions of primary care clinicians. Cards can now be completed electronically. New study compares completion, ease of use, and cost among the different data collection methods jabfm.org/content/38/1/46

Nearly 30% of adults ages 65 and older have type 2 diabetes mellitus in the United States and older adults often experience high levels of social needs. This study examines the association between social needs and DM-related outcomes #SDOH #T2DM #Medicare jabfm.org/content/38/1/1…

Physicians often put their own health last. Dr. Angela Rodgers shares how attending a national conference helped her reconnect—with herself, her patients, and the power of community in chronic illness care. jabfm.org/content/38/1/1…

Delayed or missed diagnostic referrals are a common contributor to diagnostic errors. This study highlights how poor communication and system "friction", like confusing instructions or hard-to-book appointments, can derail follow-up care jabfm.org/content/38/1/1…

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 jabfm.org/content/38/1/1…

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 jabfm.org/content/38/2/1… and access the full issue here: jabfm.org/content/38/2

Cervical cancer screening rates dropped at the start of COVID-19, & study shows they didn’t fully recover to prepandemic levels during the two years of the pandemic jabfm.org/content/38/2/2…

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

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 jabfm.org/content/38/2/2…

New study explored feasibility & acceptability of integrating preconception digital risk assessments into primary care. Patients and clinicians found it helpful for improving motivation and opening the door to lifestyle and reproductive health discussions. jabfm.org/content/38/2/2…

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 jabfm.org/content/38/2/2…

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. jabfm.org/content/38/2/3…

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer mortality among American men, and Black men are disproportionately impacted. Researchers sought to understand the barriers and facilitators of informed decision-making about PrCa screening in Black men jabfm.org/content/34/5/9…

Many patients don’t ask for or understand the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, making it harder for them to participate meaningfully. New research explores how this limits its effectiveness despite database analyses showing benefits. jabfm.org/content/38/2/3…

Female family physicians earn $32K less/year than men with similar roles, leading to them earning $1M less than their colleagues. The gap is growing (2017: $32K → 2022: $57K) & won't be fixed through better negotiation, instead systemic changes are needed jabfm.org/content/38/2/3…