A second look at primary care access
Topics: Primary Care, Service Lines, Planning, Strategy
January 26, 2012
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Marketing and Planning Leadership Council
Amid the arms race to expand access to primary care, health systems are missing out on several key opportunities due to preconceived notions of patient and physician reactions.
Group visits and retail clinics—rather than deterring patients or threatening physician practices—have proven popular among patients and have recruited new patients to physician practices through strong referral protocols.
Read Maximizing Primary Care Access and attend our national meeting to learn more strategies for building a successful, coordinated ambulatory care network.