JGIM Journal of General Internal Medicine

Effective population health depends on a tiered strategy that promotes wellness, reduces risk at every stage of disease, and applies high‑value interventions based on pretest probability. Read in #JGIM: buff.ly/YsgG649

Ending birthright citizenship would break 150+ yrs of precedent, punish children, destabilize families, & ⬆️ health inequities. Not just a legal issue, it’s a public health crisis. Leaders must act now to protect every child born on U.S. soil. In #JGIM: rdcu.be/eYnBD

New study examines gender differences in inpt secure messaging among IM residents. Findings highlight communication patterns and implications for workflow, equity, and resident wellness. #MedEd #ResidentWellness #GenderEquity @SaeyStephanie Read in #JGIM: rdcu.be/eYnBe

The connections we form with patients & families can be incredibly powerful. We meet people at their most vulnerable, often without all the answers, but we also get to learn who they are beyond the hospital &the legacy they hope to leave. Read in #JGIM: buff.ly/0pLe8Pf

The consequences of harmful policy and social exclusion are deadly. People living unsheltered have little power to change the systems that fail them — but the rest of us do, and we have a responsibility to act. Read in #JGIM: buff.ly/QiEkRJM

A mortality prediction model for incarcerated adults showed good performance & may help clinicians ID individuals who most benefit from advance care planning discussions, palliative care svcs, &compassionate release referrals @wjdeardorff Read in #JGIM: buff.ly/52t8LUF

This evaluation examined the impact of fee-for-service payment on outpatient #cardiology care utilization and quality among #Veterans with #HeartFailure. Findings suggest incentives raise utilization without clear quality benefits. Read in #JGIM: buff.ly/jLoFlV9

What makes a fair and effective jeopardy system in medicine? Drs. @LekshmiMD.bsky.social Berman & Thomas share best practices for trainees and faculty in this perspective #MedEd buff.ly/DvUqA0q

HPV self-sampling could be a game-changer for cervical cancer screening, especially for Somali American women who face barriers to traditional screening. #CancerPrevention #PublicHealth buff.ly/PfOVOyR

Can a small communication nudge make a big difference? A pilot QI study at Jacobi Medical Center found that training residents in patient-centered vaccine conversations increased uptake buff.ly/4J7kzmH #vaccines #MedEd

How much do physician organizations spend on lobbying — and how does it compare across specialties? Our study analyzes lobbying expenditures relative to specialty size and salary over time. @_mehak_1 buff.ly/Viqo6vf

Analysis of 7,582 recommendations from 23 U.S. medical societies (2019–2023): • 67% of all recs had evidence matching their strength • But 73% of strong recommendations rested on weaker evidence 😬 #MedTwitter #EBM @Anand_Habib @jsross119 @reshmagar buff.ly/TiDFidB

A new virtual genetic counseling service embedded in primary care was found acceptable to patients and clinicians, providing a new model for preventive genetics care. #GeneticCounseling #PrimaryCare #JGIM @LelandEHull buff.ly/uXDQq6d

Among 522 resident physicians: 92% oppose NPs/PAs full independent practice 40% say APP independence laws would make them less likely to practice in those states Reflects the growing tension w/ expanding access & concerns about care quality @BohlerForrest buff.ly/YzAIWQf

Should academic leaders have term limits? Dr. Afsaneh Shirani argues yes: structured limits protect institutional memory and welcome fresh ideas—not to oust strong leaders, but to keep institutions adaptable and ethical. #MedEd #Leadership

🥼 A regular primary care clinician isn’t just convenient—it’s lifesaving. Adults ≥65 with a usual source of primary care lived 2.1 years longer in a nationally representative U.S. study. @Mara_Schonberg #PrimaryCare

Sustaining #compassion in #healthcare is challenging Doctors use a range of strategies to sustain their care for patients Read this #JGIM #OriginalResearch by @NathanConsedine for 🆓 ⬇️ buff.ly/88lRE1E

This #JGIM #QualitativeResearch study offers potential solutions to gaps in inter-hospital transfer processes Read the 🆓 full-text ⬇️ to proactively identify barriers to these solutions & provide hospital system with new insights to improve transfers buff.ly/wFkEON7

😮 Among 114,000 US adults with unhealthy alcohol use, only 10% had an AUD diagnosis 💊 AUD diagnosis had an 11-fold increase in odds of receiving medication Read the 🆓 full-text of this #JGIM #OriginalResearch ⬇️ buff.ly/zqIJL4e

🟢 Women Veterans with @VeteransHealth coverage have ⬆️ social needs than women Veterans without this coverage 🟢 This may lead to ⬆️ emergency care use and ⬇️ outpatient care use Read this #OriginalResearch in the 🆓 full-text #JGIM article ⬇️ buff.ly/pEyWBpS