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ters in the sample, physicians discussed insurance issues with patients during 62 percent of visits during which they made a change in management due to insurance status. The authors suggest that additional research is needed to understand the effect of these changes on patient health and to assist both doctors and patients in maximizing the quality of care delivered within the constraints of the current insurance system. Primary Care Physicians' Perceptions of the Effect of Insurance Status on Clinical Decision Making By David S. Meyers, M.D., et al

RENEWING THE HEALTH CARE REFORM DEBATE
An accompanying editorial to the previous two studies argues that the health care situation in the United States is in many ways worse than twenty years ago. The authors call for renewed efforts to reform health care in light of the increasing numbers of the uninsured, decreased charity care and poor quality health care. In particular, they call upon physicians and public health professionals to work toward improving access to health and public health as well as access to care and the health care system. History and Renewing the Health Care Reform Debate By Kathryn Pitkin Derose, Ph.D., M.P.H., et al

FAMILY MEDICINE DEPARTMENTS CAN HELP RENEW ACADEMIC HEALTH CENTERS
A special supplement to the September/October issue highlights that departments of family medicine are uniquely positioned to play a leadership role in the revitalization of academic health centers (AHCs) to ensure they remain relevant to society's most pressing needs. The supplement features five case studies and accompanying commentaries from deans and other leaders of academic medicine that showcase best practices from five AHCs in five key areas: 1) ambulatory and primary care 2) indigent care 3) education in community and international settings 4) workforce policy and practice and 5) translational research. The case studies demonstrate how departments of f
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Contact: Kristin Robinson
kristinr@aafp.org
American Academy of Family Physicians
26-Sep-2006

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