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Implementation of a novel linkage of primary care electronic medical record data with hospital data in South Eastern Ontario [Big data]

Annals of Family Medicine

Combining these datasets in a consolidated data repository could result in an improved understanding of the care journey, support the healthcare needs of Ontario Health Team priority populations, promote continuity of care improvements across sectors, and decrease burden on emergency departments (EDs) and primary care providers.

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Practice tip of the week: Improving the patient experience

Physician's Practice

Offer Amazon-style scheduling Consumers book flights and groceries online; they want the same autonomy in health care. Start by mapping appointment types—new patient, well-visit, urgent squeeze-in—and building smart rules so the platform can’t double-book or slot a complex case into a 10-minute window.

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Are your patients satisfied?

Physician's Practice

He has written a book, What’s Going on Down There? He has written ten books on practice management and the business of medicine. Dr. Baum has published a book, The Business Basics of Building and Managing a Healthcare Practice, (Springer 2019), which emphasizes the importance of being involved in the business of a medical practice.

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What is the real cost of the care you provide?

Physician's Practice

He has written a book, What’s Going on Down There? He has written ten books on practice management and the business of medicine. Dr. Baum has published a book, The Business Basics of Building and Managing a Healthcare Practice, (Springer 2019), which emphasizes the importance of being involved in the business of a medical practice.

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A true story of payer negotiations

Physician's Practice

Baum is the author of several books, including the best-selling book Marketing Your Medical Practice: Ethically, Effectively, Economically , which has sold over 225,000 copies and has been translated into Spanish. But remember, sometimes the Davids really do beat the Goliaths! Neil Baum, M.D. ,

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Choosing to Rent or Buy a Home in 2025

The Motivated MD

I found this to be true in my life, and I think that for those in healthcare professions with prolonged training, it can be even more difficult. This marks the 10th chapter of our Doctor Money finance series, which I hope to complete and formally turn into a publishable book or e-book in the not-too-distant future. Stay tuned!

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Lead, follow or get out of the way

Physician's Practice

I don't believe anyone will arrest or fine you for practicing patient-first healthcare. Yes, you can judge a book by its cover, and make no mistake, patients judge your practice within only four seconds of walking through the front door. The rule is being bent only with the patient's best interest in mind.