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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/
IMA Medical Group, a leading independent provider of high-quality primary care physician services in Central Florida, has earned the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home program reflects the input of the American College of Physicians (ACP), American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and others.
It was developed to assess whether clinician practices are functioning as medical homes and recognize them for these efforts.
The NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home standards emphasize the use of systematic, patient-centered, coordinated care that supports access, communication and patient involvement.
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Commissioner Dodrill s latest Bulletin is a significant change to common practice for carriers, claims adjusters, and attorneys. West Virginia Insurance Bulletin No. 21-03 interprets W. Va. Code §23-4-8(a) and the physical examination of claimants. It has long been common practice to refer to the physical examinations allowed by W. Va. Code §23-4-8(a) as independent medical examinations or IMEs despite the fact the statute does not use that term. The Commissioner believes the use of the term independent medical examination may lead to confusion or misunderstanding by claimants, especiallypro se claimants. The Commissioner notes the term independent medical examination generally refers to an examination performed by a medical examiner who has not previously been involved in claimant s care. The Commissioner notes such an independent medical examination is an examination that is independent of the traditional do
Dairy products can increase the risk of cancer, but these plant-based diets can REDUCE it
A study published in the
Journal of the American Osteopathic Association shows that dairy products may increase the risk of prostate cancer but plant-based diets may decrease that risk. Mayo Clinic researchers based their findings on previous studies that examined the link between certain diets and prostate cancer risk.
“Our review highlighted a cause for concern with high consumption of dairy products. The findings also support a growing body of evidence on the potential benefits of plant-based diets.” said lead author John Shin, a cancer specialist at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.