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Transitional Care Management care team impact on no-show rates to hospital discharge appointments [Patient education/adherence]

Annals of Family Medicine

The pre-intervention no-show rate of TCM appointments at Wellstar MCG Health was 44% per month. A referral order was created in the hospital system’s electronic health record to the "Hospital Discharge Clinic," and referrals were placed for urgent (7-day) or routine (14-day) TCM appointments.

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Profiling patterns of patient experiences of access to care and continuity at team-based primary healthcare clinics [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting/Dataset: 121,570 registered patients over 18 years of age with an email address available in their electronic medical record. Being a recently arrived immigrant (p=0.036), having less than a high school education (p=0.002) and being registered at a large clinic (p<0.001) were associated with experiencing booking difficulties.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE): While not doctors, they play a key role in diabetes education and lifestyle support. A difficult-to-reach provider could lead to skipped appointments and poorly managed blood sugar. Endocrinologist: A specialist trained in treating hormonal disorders, including diabetes.

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Top 10 Good Jobs in Connecticut You Can Get Without a Four-Year Degree

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Here are the top 10 jobs to consider, including the education requirements and average pay in Connecticut. Education requirements: Completion of a Medical Assisting certificate program. They’re responsible for greeting and checking in patients, answering telephone calls, and scheduling appointments. per hour 2. per hour 3.

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Healthcare Jobs in Hamden, CT: Opportunities for Every Experience Level

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Entry level roles typically don’t require education beyond a high school diploma or GED. Front office assistant: Also known as medical receptionists, front office assistants handle tasks like greeting patients, answering phones, and scheduling appointments. Completion of a medical assisting program is required.

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Healthcare Administrative Assistant: Skills, Training, and Career Outlook in Connecticut

Physicians Alliance of Connecticut

Scheduling patient appointments and ensuring providers’ schedules are well-organized. Managing accurate, up-to-date electronic health records while protecting patient confidentiality. Soft skills are personal traits you bring to your role, while hard skills are job-specific abilities you learn through education or training.

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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

For example, although documenting in the electronic health record (EHR) can improve access to organized information, a lack of EHR interoperability may hinder communication among physicians who use disparate EHR systems. Communicate clearly with appropriate non-clinical staff.