Appointment IT Primary Care Referral 
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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.
Annals of Family Medicine
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A tool to more efficiently relay points of patient-perceived treatment burden during a primary care visit may lead to more patient-centered care plans and improved outcomes. Setting: Two urban primary care clinics in Minnesota, USA. Study Design and Analysis: Single-arm pilot trial of adults with diabetes.
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Plum Health
MAY 22, 2023
Direct Primary Care (DPC) has emerged as a viable, high-quality primary care model that liberates itself from the constraints of traditional fee-for-service (FFS) products. Thus, DPC forms a better long-term investment focused on preventive care, as opposed to only treating patients post-diagnosis.
Noreta Family Medicine
MARCH 26, 2025
I’ve written blogs that discuss my perspective on why Direct Primary Care (DPC) is helpful to both patients and physicians in Columbia, SC (and beyond!). Many of our patients have shared how they often felt rushed at their previous primary care doctor’s office, leaving appointments with lingering concerns.
Hitchcock Family Medicine
DECEMBER 26, 2023
This type of doctor is often referred to as an internist or primary care doctor. According to the CDC, the percentage of adults who had a visit with a doctor or other health care professional in the last year is 84.9%. If it's determined that you need more specialized treatment, a referral can be made to a cardiologist.
Hitchcock Family Medicine
AUGUST 26, 2024
Tip 1: Do Research and Obtain Referrals Start your search by asking friends, family, and colleagues for recommendations. Word-of-mouth referrals can provide valuable insights into a doctor's practice, professionalism, and bedside manner. It's important to know whether they offer evening or weekend appointments.
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 25, 2025
Many of these patients are clinically complex and receive care from multiple professionals—which creates unique management hurdles. It’s easy to understand why communication barriers can hinder care coordination between primary care physicians (PCPs), specialists, hospitalists, and professionals at other facilities.
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