Online physician consultation using eConsults is one-way the justice-involved population receives timely and appropriate care. eConsults allow onsite providers to request expert advice from specialists to diagnose and treat patients.
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It’s Time for a New Approach to Referring Patients
When the patient referral process breaks down, the patient’s health and the provider’s bottom line are at risk. Today, these breakdowns happen far too often.
Improve Patient Access Management and Support Advanced Practitioners
A study of 105 million referrals by the Archives of Internal Medicine found that only about half resulted in a visit to the specialist. This means roughly 50% of the time, patients fail to receive the care they need, and specialists do not capture the most revenue.
Five Ways eConsults Support Value-Based Care
About 70% of eConsults can address what physicians would typically send forward for a face-to-face specialty visit. As a web-based physician-to-physician consultation, there is no need for any particular technology or integration.
Leverage a Physician Referral Service to Capture Revenue
A study of 105 million referrals by the Archives of Internal Medicine found that only about half resulted in a visit to the specialist. This means roughly 50% of the time, patients fail to receive the care they need, and specialists do not capture the most revenue.
How eConsults Support Comprehensive Rheumatology Care for Arthritis
With long specialist wait times, providers across the country are turning to eConsults to offer comprehensive rheumatology care. They often help patients manage chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis…
Creating Connections: Physician Consultation with Specialists
PCPs are embracing tools that extend their clinical offering without delegating patient care. Electronic physician consults are connecting physicians to offer specialty care.
How eConsults Reduce Overuse of Emergency Departments
What drives overuse of emergency departments? Diminished access to care, long patient wait times, and poor management of chronic conditions.
What’s the Difference Between Curbside Consultations and eConsults?
Many physicians liken eConsults to curbside consultations. There is a tremendous difference. Curbside are informal medical consults.
Telemedicine Systems Empower PCPs to Manage Patient Outcomes & Control Costs
Telemedicine systems changed healthcare reimbursement models. The traditional fee-for-service approach is unsustainable.