Improving access to clinical offices

Optimal access to office care requires a detailed understanding of a practice's capacity to provide care and demand for services. Once capacity and demand are known, they can be effectively managed to provide care today for those needs that arise today. Such a system of "open access"...

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Published in:	The Journal of medical practice management Vol. 16; no. 3; p. 126
Main Authors:	Kilo, C M, Triffletti, P, Tantau, C, Murray, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-2000
Subjects:	Ambulatory Care - organization & administration Appointments and Schedules Health Services Accessibility - organization & administration Health Services Needs and Demand - organization & administration Patient Satisfaction Practice Management, Medical - organization & administration United States United States
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Summary:	Optimal access to office care requires a detailed understanding of a practice's capacity to provide care and demand for services. Once capacity and demand are known, they can be effectively managed to provide care today for those needs that arise today. Such a system of "open access" benefits clinicians and patients alike. This article describes specific steps a practice can take to achieve open access.
ISSN:	8755-0229