Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine
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Published since 1988, the JABFM is the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. Free to submit and read: https://jabfm.org
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November 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Be sure to stop by our table to learn more about JABFM, meet our editors, and learn more about our Research and Editing Fellowship! #NAPCRG2025
Care coordination is a promising strategy to navigate the complexities in primary care, but its effectiveness remains unclear. Researchers identified four types of care coordination, an important step in improving its effectiveness and patient outcomes
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November 14, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Care coordination is a promising strategy to navigate the complexities in primary care, but its effectiveness remains unclear. Researchers identified four types of care coordination, an important step in improving its effectiveness and patient outcomes
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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...
October 22, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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...
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...
October 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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...
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...
October 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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...
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.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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.
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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...
September 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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...
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.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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.
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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...
August 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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...
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...
August 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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...
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...
August 19, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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...
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
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August 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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
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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...
July 29, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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...
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. www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...
July 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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. www.jabfm.org/content/38/2...
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
July 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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
July 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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 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
July 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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
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.
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July 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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.
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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
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June 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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
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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
June 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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
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 www.jabfm.org/content/38/1... #HealthCommunication #PCC #PBRN
June 18, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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 www.jabfm.org/content/38/1... #HealthCommunication #PCC #PBRN
Lung cancer screening implementation is challenging in rural & community primary care settings. New study shows most clinical trials informing LCS rely on methods beyond the capacity of typical primary care, highlighting the need for pragmatic, feasible approaches 🔗 www.jabfm.org/content/38/1...
June 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Lung cancer screening implementation is challenging in rural & community primary care settings. New study shows most clinical trials informing LCS rely on methods beyond the capacity of typical primary care, highlighting the need for pragmatic, feasible approaches 🔗 www.jabfm.org/content/38/1...
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 www.jabfm.org/content/38/1...
June 12, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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 www.jabfm.org/content/38/1...
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 #PBRN #PrimaryCare www.jabfm.org/content/38/1...
June 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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 #PBRN #PrimaryCare www.jabfm.org/content/38/1...
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? www.jabfm.org/content/38/1...
June 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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? www.jabfm.org/content/38/1...