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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

Context: The Transitional Care Management (TCM) clinic visit is a uniquely billed visit type to review a recently discharged patient’s hospital course, reconcile medications, and continue ongoing workup. 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

Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. 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.

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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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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?

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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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How Does Amazon Clinic Compare with Direct Primary Care?

The Direct Doctors Difference

So, if you, for example, have already gone through that and know your cough is from “ GERD ” then you could select the GERD button on Amazon’s landing page and get medications prescribed for you. There is no offer for any long term follow-up (which is what most medical conditions require to be safely managed!).