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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

Context: The Transitional Care Management (TCM) clinic visit is a uniquely billed visit type to review a recently discharged patient’s hospital course, reconcile medications, and continue ongoing workup. The pre-intervention no-show rate of TCM appointments at Wellstar MCG Health was 44% per month.

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An Additional Physician from Leading Sarasota Cardiology Practice to Now Offer the Hybrid Choice™ Concierge Program from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

Members enjoy a closer doctor-patient relationship, convenient ways to connect with their cardiologist directly, even after hours, and relaxed, same-day/next-day appointments that never feel rushed. He completed his Internal Medicine training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital from 2015-2018 accompanied by a focus in Medical Education.

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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. Check Hospital Affiliations and Accessibility Is the doctor affiliated with a reputable hospital or diabetes center? Firsthand referrals often lead to trusted and patient-focused providers.

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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

These types of reports can help identify patients with multiple chronic conditions who may be at a higher risk for an emergency department visit or hospital admission. For instance, schedulers who are aware that a patient needs more frequent visits or is at risk for hospitalization can prioritize appointments accordingly.

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Rather, it’s a dental professional who can demonstrate the proper techniques at your next appointment. But AR also found a home in dentistry for both educational and clinical purposes. In comparison, the first VR-recorded surgery was performed at the Royal London Hospital in 2016.

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5 Essential Services Provided by Primary Doctors

Hitchcock Family Medicine

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 50% of doctor office appointments are made with primary doctors. Primary care physicians can also provide health promotion education or counseling to help patients care for themselves. Primary doctors are the first stop for medical care.

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Episode 234: WDx #16 – Clinical Unknown with Dr. Alexandra “Jay” Teng

The Clinical Problem Solvers

After college, she worked at UCSF as a clinical research coordinator and patient navigator for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer, helping them prepare questions for their doctor and accompanying them to appointments. On the morning of my last final, I went into cardiac arrest and was admitted to Moffitt Hospital,” she said.

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