The Diabetes Initiative
April 19, 2010 | Program Result Report
The Diabetes Initiative and its individual projects have contributed to the expansion of diabetes self-management at the state level and nationwide.
Physician Assistants
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A Medical Assistant-Based Program to Promote Healthy Behaviors in Primary Care
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This study, a randomized control trial in a practice-based research network, examines the effectiveness of using medical assistants (MAs) to identify and refer patients with risk behaviors to appropriate interventions.
A Community Intervention to Decrease Antibiotics Used for Self-Medication Among Latino Adults
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Self-medication with antibiotics obtained without a prescription (WORx) has substantial prevalence in Latino communities. An intervention to decrease misuse of antibiotics showed that focusing on education only might not be sufficient to address the problem.
Practice Sights: State Primary Care Development Strategies
March 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
Uneven distribution of primary care physicians, as well as inadequate use of mid-level providers - physicians' assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurse midwives - creates barriers to access for many rural and inner city residents.
Maine Seeks to Provide Rural Health Care Services Despite Rough Weather and Terrain
March 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
In 1993 and 1994, Maine developed a five-part strategy to improve the distribution of primary care providers in underserved areas.
Texas Takes Community-Oriented Approach to Providing Rural Health Care
March 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
The Texas Department of Health established an initiative to build upon the state's primary health care program that funds selected sites that are providing primary and preventive care to low-income uninsured persons.
Wisconsin Establishes Public-Private Alliance to Advance Primary Care Initiatives
March 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
State of Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services established a statewide alliance of public and private organizations devoted to advancing primary care initiatives.
Virginia Establishes a Center for Primary Care and Rural Health to Address Needs
March 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
The Commonwealth of Virginia created a Center for Primary Care and Rural Health in the Virginia Department of Health as a central entity to coordinate public and private recruitment and retention activities.
Pennsylvania Improves Health Care for its Large Rural Population
March 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
Pennsylvania's Practice Sights program goals included improving recruitment and retention efforts, encouraging greater use of mid-level providers, and establishing new practice sites in underserved areas.
Nebraska Launches Regional Networks to Provide Health Care in Rural Communities
March 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
The State of Nebraska Department of Health launched five regional networks that have improved access to care in rural areas, offered managed care products to rural consumers, and enhanced recruitment and retention efforts of rural physicians.