# Family Medicine * **Definition:** A medical specialty focused on providing comprehensive healthcare to individuals and families across all ages and genders. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Family Medicine ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Family Medicine**, for healthcare technology leaders * 4.8K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/27/2025 | [**The specialty that feels most valued by employers**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/hospital-physician-relationships/the-specialty-that-feels-most-valued-by-employers/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/27/2025 | [**Authorship gaps persist in global family medicine research**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250527/Authorship-gaps-persist-in-global-family-medicine-research.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 5/23/2025 | [**From Match Day to Mentorship: AAFP's New Effort for Stronger Primary Care Training**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/match-day-mentorship-aafps-new-effort-stronger-primary-care-2025a1000d1d) | [[Medscape]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**The systems picking up Crozer Health's physicians**](https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-transactions-and-valuation-issues/the-systems-picking-up-crozer-healths-physicians/) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 5/2/2025 | [**Trump's surgeon general pick touted as 'fierce' MAHA advocate before confirmation hearing**](https://www.aol.com/trumps-surgeon-general-pick-touted-141935334.html) | [[AOL]] | | 4/30/2025 | [**Wolters Kluwer UpToDate® Integrated into Tom™ to Strengthen Primary Care as a Service**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/wolters-kluwer-uptodate-integrated-into-tom-to-strengthen-primary-care-as-a-service-302441848.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 4/30/2025 | [**Annals of Family Medicine: Four New Studies Test Digital and Artificial Intelligence ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/annals-of-family-medicine-four-new-studies-test-digital-and-artificial-intelligence-screening-tools-in-family-medicine-302441976.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 3/26/2025 | [**Person Family Medical Center Selects Validic to Advance Heart Health in Rural North Carolina**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/person-family-medical-center-selects-162300421.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/25/2025 | [**Annals of Family Medicine: New Research Illustrates the Importance of Continuity ... - PR Newswire**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/annals-of-family-medicine-new-research-illustrates-the-importance-of-continuity-of-care-from-different-perspectives-examining-patient-preference-strategies-for-more-regular-follow-up-of-chronically-ill-patients-and-effective-s-302410331.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/25/2025 | [**Annals of Family Medicine: Many Americans Overestimate U.S. Primary Care Spending, Study Finds**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/annals-of-family-medicine-many-americans-overestimate-us-primary-care-spending-study-finds-302384181.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**What it's like to specialize in family medicine: Shadowing Dr. Childs**](https://www.ama-assn.org/medical-students/specialty-profiles/what-its-specialize-family-medicine-shadowing-dr-childs) | [[AMA]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Annals of Family Medicine: New Study Reveals Ambiguities in Disease Classification (ICD ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/annals-of-family-medicine-new-study-reveals-ambiguities-in-disease-classification-icd-coding-practices-that-complicate-regional-comparisons-of-respiratory-infections-302361976.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Family medicine department chairs face high patient care demands and barriers to scholarly activity, survey shows**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-family-medicine-department-chairs-high.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 1/28/2025 | [**Annals of Family Medicine: New Study Reveals Ambiguities in Disease Classification (ICD ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/annals-family-medicine-study-reveals-141700898.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/14/2025 | [**Annals of Family Medicine: Four New Articles Provide Insights and Research Results for AI ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/annals-of-family-medicine-four-new-articles-provide-insights-and-research-results-for-ai-in-primary-care-302349718.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Annals of Family Medicine: After-Hours Visits to Own Physician Group Less Likely to Result ...**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/annals-of-family-medicine-after-hours-visits-to-own-physician-group-less-likely-to-result-in-emergency-department-use-than-out-of-group-visits-302316589.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Annals of Family Medicine: After-Hours Visits to Own Physician Group Less Likely to Result ...**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20241126de66513/annals-of-family-medicine-after-hours-visits-to-own-physician-group-less-likely-to-result-in-emergency-department-use-than-out-of-group-visits) | [[Morningstar]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**The largest family medicine gathering in Canada takes place in Vancouver in November**](https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2024/10/09/2960592/0/en/The-largest-family-medicine-gathering-in-Canada-takes-place-in-Vancouver-in-November.html) | [[Globe Newswire]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**The largest family medicine gathering in Canada takes place in Vancouver in November**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/the-largest-family-medicine-gathering-in-canada-takes-place-in-vancouver-in-november-1033831653) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 10/9/2024 | [**The largest family medicine gathering in Canada takes place in Vancouver in November**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/largest-family-medicine-gathering-canada-130000775.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 10/8/2024 | [**CVS to lay off 632 at Rhode Island headquarters**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/pharmacy/cvs-to-lay-off-632-at-rhode-island-headquarters.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 9/5/2024 | [**Empowering Primary Care: Florida State University Family Medicine Residency ... - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20240905795647/empowering-primary-care-florida-state-university-family-medicine-residency-program-sets-a-new-standard-in-primary-care-skin-cancer-detection) | [[Morningstar]] | | 9/5/2024 | [**Empowering Primary Care: Florida State University Family Medicine Residency Program Sets a New Standard in Primary Care Skin Cancer Detection**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240905795647/en/Empowering-Primary-Care-Florida-State-University-Family-Medicine-Residency-Program-Sets-a-New-Standard-in-Primary-Care-Skin-Cancer-Detection/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 9/5/2024 | [**Empowering Primary Care: Florida State University Family Medicine Residency Program Sets a New Standard in Primary Care Skin Cancer Detection**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240905795647/en/Empowering-Primary-Care-Florida-State-University-Family-Medicine-Residency-Program-Sets-a-New-Standard-in-Primary-Care-Skin-Cancer-Detection/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-Q-tiwWZwkcswR1UZtV7eGe24xL9TZOyQUMS3J72mJlQ7fxFuNFTHSunhvli30RlBNXya2izy9YOgHlBiZQk2LOzmn6JePCpHPCiYGaEx4DL1Rq8pNwkf3AarimpDzQGuQ==) | [[Business Wire]] | | 4/4/2016 | [**Harvard has one of the best medical schools. Why does it ignore family medicine?**](https://www.statnews.com/2016/04/05/harvard-medical-school-family-medicine/) | [[STAT]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Family Medicine Physicians**: Healthcare professionals who provide comprehensive care to individuals and families, focusing on overall health and wellness. - **American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)**: An organization involved in research and initiatives to improve health IT interoperability in primary care. - **American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)**: A national organization representing family physicians, advocating for the specialty and providing resources for education and practice. - **Dr. Griffin**: A recognized leader in healthcare, focusing on quality standards and equitable access to healthcare, particularly in family medicine. - **King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC)**: Introduced precision medicine services in Family Medicine Clinics to enhance preventive healthcare. - **College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)**: An organization hosting the Family Medicine Forum, promoting advancements in family medicine. - **MY DR NOW**: A primary care group expanding its services with a new clinic in Arizona, focusing on patient-centered healthcare. - **Parkview Physicians Group**: A healthcare provider that opened a new Family Medicine office in Indiana, focusing on comprehensive primary care. - **American Board of Family Medicine**: Collaborated with various organizations to develop survey questions to understand family physicians' experiences with health IT. - **Florida State University (FSU)**: The institution that hosts the Family Medicine Residency Program, which is the first in the U.S. to incorporate DermaSensor technology. - **Harmony Park Family Medicine**: Implemented electronic prior authorization to reduce manual work hours and improve turnaround times. - **Health IT Companies**: Organizations that develop technology solutions to support family medicine practices, including electronic health records (EHRs) and telehealth platforms. - **Insurance Providers**: Entities that offer health insurance plans covering family medicine services, influencing access and affordability. - **Hill Family Medicine**: A practice that has introduced Ketamine Therapy for innovative mental health treatment. - **Cardio Diagnostics Holdings, Inc.**: A company providing cardiovascular health services through its Epi+Gen CHD test, now available at Family Medicine Specialists' locations. - **Dr. Sandra Jean Robinson**: A family physician known for her contributions to osteopathic medicine and mentorship, practicing in Montana. - **Concierge Choice Physicians**: A provider of concierge medical programs emphasizing personalized care and patient trust. - **TeamHealth**: A provider network that integrates with Fabric's technology to improve operational efficiency and patient access to care. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Family Medicine Organizations and Tech Companies**: Collaborations aimed at integrating technology into family medicine practices to improve patient care and streamline operations. - **Academic Institutions and Family Medicine Programs**: Partnerships to enhance training and research in family medicine, focusing on innovative care models and technology integration. - **Meijer and Family Medicine Specialists**: Partnership to provide cardiovascular health screenings, enhancing access to care in the Midwest. - **Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and American Board of Family Medicine**: Collaborated to develop survey questions aimed at understanding family physicians' experiences with health IT. - **Person Family Medical Center and Validic**: Partnering to enhance cardiovascular care for rural residents using telehealth and connected devices. - **KFSHRC**: Conducting workshops to educate medical staff on precision medicine integration into primary healthcare. - **Community Health Workers**: Collaboration with community health workers is emphasized to manage increased workloads in primary care settings. - **Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and Georgian College**: Partnership to enhance healthcare education through hands-on obstetrics training for family medicine residents. - **Ping An Healthcare and Technology**: Unveiled Group Standards for Remote and Internet-Based Family Doctor Healthcare Services to enhance access and quality. - **DermaSensor and FSU**: Collaboration to integrate skin cancer detection technology into family medicine training. - **Maven Clinic and various health plans**: Collaborating with over 20,000 health plans and employers globally to enhance women's and family health services. - **Experity and Dr. Andrea Giamalva**: Appointment of a new Chief Medical Officer to enhance care delivery. - **AEYE Health and UMass Memorial Health**: Integration of AI-based diagnostic screening into EMR systems to improve diabetic eye care. - **eClinicalWorks and HealthEfficient**: Collaborating to assist Hyndman Area Health Center with UDS+ submissions to HRSA. - **University of Tennessee and East Tennessee Children's Hospital**: Collaboration to launch a pediatric oral surgery residency program, re-establishing formalized pediatric training in the region. - **Avera Health**: Partnering with local nursing schools to address workforce shortages in rural healthcare. - **Suki and Federally Qualified Health Centers**: Collaboration to help providers manage high patient volumes in underserved areas using voice AI technology. - **Meditech and Health Gorilla**: Partnered to enhance health information exchange through the Traverse Exchange. - **Docquity and HCDC**: Collaborating to enhance healthcare professional education in Vietnam through a dedicated educational channel. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Family Medicine Forum 2024**: A conference aimed at sharing innovations and guidelines in family medicine, featuring workshops and networking opportunities. - **Data Analytics in Family Medicine**: Utilization of data analytics to improve patient outcomes, manage population health, and enhance decision-making in family practices. - **Telehealth Services**: The rise of telemedicine in family medicine, allowing patients to consult with physicians remotely, improving access to care. - **Continuity of Care**: Research indicates that continuity of care through after-hours visits with family physicians reduces emergency department visits. - **Precision Medicine Services**: KFSHRC's initiative to provide personalized healthcare based on genetic and lifestyle factors. - **Tuition Waivers for Medical Students**: Some medical schools are waiving tuition to encourage students to pursue primary care specialties, addressing the shortage of family medicine practitioners. - **AI in Family Medicine**: AI technologies are being integrated into primary care to streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance patient interactions. - **Family-Based Lifestyle Interventions**: The PROLIFIC study in India showing significant health improvements through family-based approaches. - **Primary Care Market Growth**: The primary care physicians market is projected to grow significantly, driven by advancements in medical education, research, and patient engagement. - **Integration of DermaSensor**: Enhancing training for family medicine physicians in skin cancer detection. - **Mosaic Health**: A national advanced primary care platform aimed at improving clinician-patient relationships. - **Voice AI in Family Medicine**: Suki's voice AI Assistant reduces documentation time by 72%, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care. - **Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH)**: A model of care that emphasizes coordinated and comprehensive care, often supported by health IT solutions. - **Ketamine Therapy**: Introduced by Hill Family Medicine as a rapid treatment for mental health conditions, showcasing innovation in family medicine. - **Telehealth Growth**: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of telehealth services, particularly for primary care and medication management. - **Clinical Digital Assistant by Oracle**: Aimed at improving healthcare practitioners' efficiency through generative AI and simplified workflows. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access to Care**: Ongoing challenges in providing comprehensive care in rural areas, highlighting the need for family medicine providers. - **Maternal Health Disparities**: Concerns about the role of family medicine providers in obstetric care amidst worsening maternal health outcomes. - **Administrative Burden**: Family medicine physicians express dissatisfaction with increasing administrative tasks, impacting their practice. - **Perception of Primary Care**: Many medical students are drawn to lucrative subspecialties, leading to unfilled residency slots in family medicine and a decline in primary care interest. - **Integration of Technology**: Challenges in effectively integrating new technologies into existing family medicine practices, including training and workflow adjustments. - **Shortage of Family Physicians**: A significant shortage of primary care doctors is projected, with estimates suggesting a deficit of 20,200 to 40,400 by 2036, impacting healthcare access. - **Reimbursement Models**: Issues related to reimbursement for family medicine services, particularly for telehealth and preventive care, affecting practice sustainability. - **Administrative Burdens**: Family physicians face high administrative workloads, which can detract from patient care and contribute to clinician burnout. - **Mental and Behavioral Health Treatment Gap**: Significant public health issue in the US, emphasizing the need for family medicine providers to integrate care. - **Shortage of Family Medicine Physicians**: South Carolina faces a projected shortfall of nearly 1,000 primary care physicians by 2030. - **Documentation Burden**: Family physicians report high documentation burdens, spending significant time on EHR documentation outside of work hours. - **Provider Compensation in Rural Areas**: Misalignment of compensation with organizational goals is a significant challenge for rural family medicine practices. - **Primary Care Shortages**: A projected shortage of primary care doctors could reach between 20,200 and 40,400 by 2036, impacting healthcare access. - **Primary Care Access Crisis**: 6.5 million Canadians lack a primary care provider, highlighting a significant access issue. - **Physician Burnout**: Despite improvements, certain specialties still report high burnout levels, necessitating ongoing efforts to address administrative burdens and workplace chaos. - **Physician Shortage**: The shortage of physicians and high costs are prompting healthcare leaders to explore alternative solutions, including Advanced Practice Providers. - **Data Privacy and Security**: Concerns regarding the protection of patient data in the digital age, especially with the increased use of telehealth and EHRs. - **Lack of Innovative Tech Solutions**: FDA Commissioner expressed concern over the lack of tech solutions focused on primary care. - **Health IT Interoperability**: Challenges with interoperability and workflow disruptions persist across various specialties, affecting patient care. ## Related Topics [[Internal Medicine]]