To increase patient access to specialty care, consider which specialties that have long appointment wait times, higher costs, conditions easily manage by the PCP, or do not require a face-to-face specialist visit.
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Improving Patient Outcomes: How Specialists will Contribute to Value-Based Care
In healthcare, the shift towards value-based care is reshaping how providers deliver and patients receive medical services. At the heart of this transformation are specialists. This approach is not just a change in the reimbursement model; it’s a fundamental reimagining of how we define and achieve success in healthcare. Specialists will play a critical role in the realm of value-based care.
Evaluate Practice Performance Metrics for eConsult Programs: Measuring Provider Adoption
Practice performance metrics are in focus whenever a new tool is introduced to improve patient care. In this series, we’ll focus on practice success and patient care when adopting or maintaining an eConsult program. Many of these strategies apply to increasing the adoption of any new technology or program.
Patient Education for Informed Decision-Making
In today’s complex world of healthcare, it’s more important than ever for people to have the knowledge they need to make wise decisions about their well-being. Patient education is a key part of this process, and it’s about more than just passing along information.
5 Common Referral Management Challenges and How to Overcome Them
In healthcare, referrals are the lifeblood of patient care and practice growth. Patients often rely on recommendations from friends, family and trusted medical professionals when seeking healthcare services. These referrals build a foundation of trust that’s essential. However, just like in any other sector, referral management comes with unique challenges.
Targeting Healthcare Cost Savings? Focus on High-Value eConsults
At-risk practices that focus on high-value eConsults see the greatest benefits from their eConsult programs — healthcare cost savings and improved patient outcomes. These practices identify patients at high risk of serious health events, such as emergency department visits or inpatient hospitalizations, and prevent them.
How to Stay Engaged with your Primary Care Network
Referral specialists play a vital role in extending specialized medical expertise to patients, while PCPS act as the initial touchpoint in a patient’s healthcare journey. Nurturing a strong bond between these two critical components ensures seamless patient transitions and fosters a synergy that enhances diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, and overall patient outcomes.
Enhancing Medicare Services: The Role of eConsults in Improving Efficiency and Access
Long wait times for healthcare are preventing patients from receiving specialty advice and allowing further health issues to arise.
eConsults Assist with Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis & Medication Management
Accessing specialists who can help accurately diagnose and provide medication management for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be challenging, particularly for individuals living in rural or underserved areas. ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction and behavior.
Specialty Practices Improve Efficiency with Electronic Referrals
Amidst growing patient populations and mounting administrative burdens, electronic referrals that enhance efficiency are more crucial than ever. Specialty care practices face patient intake and referral scheduling challenges that demand innovative solutions.