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OCHIN-led network of community health center data strengthens inclusion of populations that have been historically underrepresented in research

This article compares cardiovascular disease risk management in community clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic among patients for whom primary care was delivered mostly in person vs mostly virtually.

Compared with in-person appointments, virtual care appointments were associated with higher completion rates, shorter time to appointment, increased hemoglobin A1c documentation, and decreased blood pressure documentation.

Little is known about opioid prescribing patterns in patients with chronic overlapping pain conditions. This study suggests target populations for interventions to manage chronic pain.

Black children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak either English or Spanish) were more likely to visit CHCs for acute, chronic, and preventive care overall, according to a new, large study.