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Exploring Primary Care Provider eConsult Utilization Trends [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: To determine how primary care providers (PCP) utilize the eConsult platform. Population Studied: CUSOM PCPs. Outcome Measures: The number of eConsults by PCP and type of eConsult sent. Top utilizers were defined as PCPs with ordering volume in the 75th percentile.

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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 care coordinator then attempted to call the patients on 3 consecutive days after discharge to make an appointment with either the patient’s PCP or an APP. It also decreased readmission rates and saved hundreds of thousands of dollars in healthcare expenses.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Doctor appointment length PCP appointment duration If you have multiple issues to discuss, be sure to mention that when scheduling so the clinic can allot enough time. This process is similar to a new patient visit and includes updated history, records review, and reconnection to the healthcare system. What does the doctor do first?

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Card studies using EHR alerts linked to REDCap questionnaires: a practical session on how to build the tools [Research methodology and instrument development]

Annals of Family Medicine

Background Researchers use card studies to obtain observational data about primary care provider (PCP) knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors on a variety of topics. This talk describes revisions to their methods for designing and building EHR-based cards that can be replicated in academic healthcare settings and some community clinics.

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Continuity and Relationships Among Patients, Physicians, and Care Teams (CARE PACT) [Secondary data analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: A patient’s relationship with their primary care physician (PCP) or advanced practice provider (APP) is instrumental in their healthcare journey. Study Design and Analysis: We conducted a secondary data analysis of EHR data which include n=10,279,755 encounters among n=278,406 unique patients.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

As employees change their healthcare usage behavior, both primary and specialty care claims decrease. Easy access and relationship-driven care minimize long-term healthcare expenses and cut down on unnecessary urgent care and emergency room visits. If you have a great relationship with your PCP, keep it! Sadly, up to 80% do not.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Managing Type 2 diabetes requires more than just medication—it demands a long-term partnership with a skilled healthcare provider who understands your individual needs. But how do you find the right diabetes specialist in a crowded healthcare landscape? Ask: How many Type 2 diabetes patients do they treat each month?