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Dr Gabbay Explains Coordination of Care Barriers Between Primary Care Physicians and Specialists
The largest and perhaps most noticeable barrier standing between a successful collaboration of primary care physicians and specialists is the lack of communication, said Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD, chief medical officer and senior vice president of Joslin Diabetes Center.
The largest and perhaps most noticeable barrier standing between a successful collaboration of primary care physicians and specialists is the lack of communication, says Robert A. Gabbay, MD, PhD, chief medical officer and senior vice president of Joslin Diabetes Center.
Dr Gabbay explains that primary care physicians and specialists do not talk to each like they used to before the Internet and electronic health systems came along; and not to mention, he adds that the various types of electronic health systems make communication even more so difficult.
“There’s a big disconnect and I think within an integrated system, it’s a lot easier if you’re sharing electronic health records,” he adds. “That makes it simpler.”
Balancing Life and Myeloma: A Patient-Centered Approach
November 22nd 2024In this second part of our discussion with Don M. Benson, MD, PhD, from our recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event in Cleveland, Ohio, he explains how his ultimate goal for his patients is for them to live as long and as well as possible.
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Community Investment, Engagement Are Essential to Fully Address Cardiovascular Health Disparities
November 19th 2024Community-based researchers can teach clinicians a lot about how to best approach underserved populations disproportionately impacted by cardiovascular health complications.
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