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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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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. Whether you’re establishing care with a new physician or attending a new patient visit , understanding the process can help you feel more confident and prepared. What Is a Primary Care Visit?

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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

Referrals were not placed for patients being discharged to another facility or who already had an outside primary care provider. Intervention: A team was created with an attending physician, care coordinators, and front office staff. Results: The no-show rate to TCM appointments was 44% prior to the intervention.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

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. As employees change their healthcare usage behavior, both primary and specialty care claims decrease. Sadly, up to 80% do not.

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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. Results: 43% of designated providers were from non-primary care specialties. Over the last year, the aggregate provider continuity index was 0.53

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How Does Amazon Clinic Compare with Direct Primary Care?

The Direct Doctors Difference

” Sounds a lot like Direct Primary Care, doesn’t it? Meanwhile, if you were a member of a Direct Primary Care practice, like Direct Doctors, your visit would be free with your monthly membership fee (which averages $85 for adults). Upfront pricing. No appointments, and no insurance needed.” Or does it!?

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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. Methods We engaged PCPs, EHR analysts, a REDCap analyst, and the research team in a series of design meetings.

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