Tools to Improve Referrals From Primary Care to Specialty Care
Data from a national survey of Veterans Health Administration specialists indicate that referral templates may improve the appropriateness, clarity, and completeness of primary care–specialty care referrals.
Outpatient Wait Time and Diabetes Care Quality Improvement
Longer primary care wait times were associated with small increases in glycated hemoglobin levels. Diabetes care quality improvement strategies should consider timely access to care.
