Value-Based Care, Primary Care Hannah Russell Value-Based Care, Primary Care Hannah Russell

The Importance of a Hospitalist Relationship in Primary Care

PCP practices engaged in shared savings or at-risk contracts can have tremendous medical expenses related to hospitalizations and the downstream impact of the hospital stay – beyond the DRG payment for hospital care. There are multiple opportunities to address issues that impact medical spend during and after a hospital stay, but they are dependent on a hospitalist team dedicated to work with the PCP practice, functioning within service level agreements around communication, referral patterns, and timely follow up with the PCP.

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Healthcare, Big Ideas Hannah Russell Healthcare, Big Ideas Hannah Russell

Why does health equity matter at my practice?

Health equity has become a topic of increased awareness and interest in the last several years, and CMS has most assuredly taken notice. Before you think that this is not my practice, not my concern, and not something I have to worry about, it’s best to be informed of what health equity is, what CMS is doing about it, and why health equity matters at your practice.

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