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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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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. Referrals were not placed for patients being discharged to another facility or who already had an outside primary care provider. Results: The no-show rate to TCM appointments was 44% prior to the intervention.

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More Locations, More Appointments, More Providers, More Convenience!

Altitude Family & Internal Medicine

Altitude Family & Internal Medicine (303) 730-2167 More Locations, More Appointments, More Providers, More Convenience! Big News: More Locations, More Appointments, More Providers, More Convenience! This post More Locations, More Appointments, More Providers, More Convenience!

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit Visiting a primary care provider for the first time can bring up many questions. This blog covers everything you need to know—from appointment types and coding to telehealth options and what really happens during your time with the provider. What does the doctor do first?

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Enhancing Advanced Access in Primary Healthcare: Key Change Strategies from a Quality Improvement Initiative [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Setting: 8 multidisciplinary FMGs in Quebec, Canada Population: All healthcare providers and administrative staff. Outcomes measures: Change strategies that demonstrated the capacity to improve timely access such as 3rd next available appointment, care continuity and team collaboration.

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Double-Booking the Doctor is Half-Booking the Patient

A Country Doctor Writes

But the math is the same, no matter how long your normal appointments are. I never liked when somebody else decided which patient and what kind of problem could be handled in half the time of another person’s appointment that could be something that, if anything, could have been expected to run over. That can be really bad.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

During a gynecological exam, a provider may: Review your medical history Discuss menstrual cycles, sexual health, or symptoms Perform a breast exam Conduct a pelvic exam and possibly a pap smear Many first-time patients wonder what to expect on their first pap smear. What If It’s Your First Appointment?

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