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Predicting Likelihood of Missed Appointments in Primary Care [Health care informatics]

Annals of Family Medicine

Despite efforts to improve patient-clinician relationships, access to care, and healthcare workflows, annual rates of missed appointments (MA) in the U.S Therefore, identifying appointments at risk of being missed is a crucial prevention strategy to optimize care quality, ensure continuity, and reduce costs. for CA, 0.85

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Rare Diseases: Pathways to accelerating diagnoses 

Myriad Genetics

The NORD report notes: “Genetic testing…is being increasingly utilized to help diagnose rare diseases, the majority of which are genetic in origin. Knowing link] Accessed February 2023. References National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD).

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4 Ways Temporary Medical Staff Maintain Patient Care

Barton Associates

More specifically, healthcare facilities benefit from partnering with medical staff recruitment agencies to: Maintain regular appointment schedules and avoid cancellations. Reducing Burnout Among Permanent Staff Did you know that nearly half of physicians (45.2%) reported at least one symptom of burnout in 2023?

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Navigating Insurance and Healthcare Costs: Tips for Patients

Family Physicians of Greeley

Utilizing in-network providers ensures that you receive the maximum coverage and reduces your out-of-pocket expenses. Ask Questions and Seek Clarification: When scheduling appointments or procedures, don’t hesitate to ask questions about the anticipated costs, including co-pays, deductibles, and any potential additional charges.

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Telemedicine in a Post-Pandemic World: Joe Rotella, Brooke Calton, Carly Zapata

GeriPal

See the AAHPM Legislative Action Center [link] Write to the DEA, with guidance from AAHPM’s comments to the DEA March 2023. We were the highest utilizers of telemedicine in the whole UCSF health system at that time which we’re very proud of. Start with a story as Carly did in her Op Ed. Stories trump data.