Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Early identification and intervention in behavioral aspects of chronic diseases leads to improved function with decreased healthcare utilization, yet we know little about referral patterns for behavioral support of chronic disease. 88% (n= 11,483) of BH referrals were created for the management of a mental health condition.

Referral 130

Referral Chronic Condition Medical Chronic Disease 130

Dr. Zaar

MAY 20, 2025

Some common culprits include: Hypothyroidism Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Menopause and perimenopause Insulin resistance Cortisol imbalances due to chronic stress Low testosterone in men These conditions can impact how the body utilizes energy, making it tougher to shed pounds—even with a healthy lifestyle. Are These Services Covered?

Appointment 52

Appointment Telehealth Consulting Treatment Plan 52

GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

So, if it’s a hospitalized patient, usually the referral will come through to the SLP service. So, we use that information to formulate a treatment plan. Eric: I also wonder, is it just the utilization review standpoint? Eric: So, given that, what does the assessment for dysphagia look like? Eric: Great.

IT 124

IT Hospital Patient-Centered Individual 124

GeriPal

JUNE 9, 2022

Should eligibility and access be determined by clinician referral? By diagnosis? If we move away from clinician referrals as the means by which people get access, how do we keep the clinicians engaged, and not enraged? Should we just use the referrals, whatever’s coming into us, whoever, whatever clinician decides.

Consulting 99

Consulting Patient-Centered Diagnosis Referral 99

GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

So, basically, with a stepped care model, the goal is to tailor care delivery to the patient’s needs while at the same time utilizing less clinician resources. Within eight weeks of diagnosis of advanced disease. There was a difference, though, in hospice utilization, right? Jennifer 04:25 I can take that on.

Patient-Centered 119

Patient-Centered IT Patients Hospital 119

GeriPal

JULY 6, 2023

I’ve been on a quest to build those services and support so that people can make true, informed decisions for themselves and their families. We’re selling objectivity, information, independence and choice. And that referral can be done in real time, a soft handoff. Eric: Great, thank you both.

Community 89

Community Nurse Practitioner Provider IT 89

GeriPal

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

So one that the primary outcome was supposed to be documentation, which it improved documentation, it wasn’t powered to actually look at any utilization or hard outcomes. That this is iterative from diagnosis to end-of-life, right? Get the hospice referral. They were slightly mischaracterized. Juliet: Sure. Eric: Yeah.

Illness 98

Illness Patient-Centered IT Patients 98