Effect of Integrated Gastroenterology Specialists in a Primary Care Setting: a Retrospective Cohort Study.

Lindsey M PhilpotPriya RamarWilliam SanchezJon O EbbertConor G Loftus

Published in: Journal of general internal medicine (2020)

We observed that an embedded specialist in primary care model is associated with improved care coordination without compromising patient safety. The PCMH could be extended to include subspecialty care.

Keyphrases

primary care
patient safety
quality improvement
palliative care
healthcare
general practice
pain management
affordable care act
chronic pain