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.
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.
What do Providers Need to Succeed in Value-based Payment Models? Healthcare Analytics and Reporting
Physicians can use healthcare analytics to identify patients at risk for certain conditions, allowing them to manage those patients and improve outcomes proactively. Healthcare analytics also help physicians track outcomes and measure the cost savings associated with their interventions. Physicians need access to data on referrals to specialists to ensure they are making…
What Do Providers Need to Succeed in Value-based Payment Models? Patient Engagement Solutions
What do providers need to succeed in value-based payment models? Successful value-based care requires patient engagement solutions that reduce time and effort for you and improve patient participation.