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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. The pre-intervention no-show rate of TCM appointments at Wellstar MCG Health was 44% per month.

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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. Setting or Dataset: CUSOM and University Hospital. Population Studied: CUSOM PCPs. Outcome Measures: The number of eConsults by PCP and type of eConsult sent. 1,087 unique PCPs ordered at least 1 eConsult across 28 specialties.

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How to Improve Care for Patients With Multiple Chronic Conditions

Physician's Weekly

For example, many population health management tools can run reports that identify patients who: Have not been seen by their PCP in a year (and thus aren’t engaged in their care or completed preventive exams). Access hospital patient records through courtesy privileges and ADT feeds. So, patient communication is equally vital.

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

Dr. Zaar

Understand the Different Types of Diabetes Doctors Before searching for a diabetes doctor, it’s important to understand the types of medical professionals who treat Type 2 diabetes: Primary Care Physician (PCP): Often the first point of contact, they handle basic diabetes management.

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Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

Misconception #2: DPC Mandates a Switch in Primary Care Providers (PCP) Employees aren't required to change their PCP under the employer-sponsored DPC model. If you have a great relationship with your PCP, keep it! Sadly, up to 80% do not. We invite you to speak with a member of our team for more information.

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Hospitals are Filling - Time to Turn to Primary Care

The Direct Doctors Difference

The hospitals in RI are over 90% capacity for inpatient beds and ICUs are at more than 80%. In states like FL, which are extremely hard hit right now, some ICUs and hospitals are unable to accept any patients. Not because I am trying to scare you out of going to the hospital when you need it or to make you think all is lost.

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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

GeriPal

Going into patient’s homes was eye opening. There were trip hazards, loose carpets, some people were hoarders. And yet, after assisting the older adult to their feet, the EMS providers would leave. Their job was done. It’s not surprising that the number of repeat calls for falls is alarmingly high. Alex: I think this is a first.

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