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“The physician–patient encounter is health care’s choke point” -NEJM

A Country Doctor Writes

We provide many more services over the phone and virtually and we have a whole division for preventative care. Since we basically don’t have a clue, let alone agreement, about what Quality really is ( see my 2009 post “ Quality or Conformity? We meet people where they are and in many different ways.

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Reducing cancer deaths, one test at a time

Permanente Medicine

When a patient visits any physician for any reason, they are reminded that it is time for their screening, flagged by our integrated electronic health record. per 100,000 in 2009 to 23.5 A simple, effective approach that meets patients where they are, simplifies access, and makes prevention a routine part of care that saves lives.