Why Migraine Care Starts in Primary Care ft. Dr. Hope O'Brien and Dr. Andrew Blumenfeld

Primary care clinicians and APPs see the majority of patients living with migraine, and that means they are uniquely positioned to improve outcomes. In this episode of NHF InSights™: Primary Care/APP edition, Hope O’Brien, MD and Andrew Blumenfeld, MD, discuss why early diagnosis and treatment, prevention-forward care, and mechanism-based treatment decisions matter. From using a simple screening tool like ID Migraine to pre-diagnose, and understanding acute and preventive therapy options, this conversation focuses on practical strategies that can be implemented in clinical settings. Learn why migraine-specific therapies are now recommended as first-line preventive care and how reducing the frequency of attacks helps prevent long-term disability and disease progression. Migraine is a complex neurological disease, not “just a headache.” Primary care clinicians and advanced practice providers play a critical role in breaking stigma, intervening early, and improving long-term outcomes. Supported by AbbVie. Content developed independently by the NHF.