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Perspectives

Building the Patient-Centered Medical Home

Fred Pelzman, MD, on improving patient care

Building the Patient-Centered Medical Home
Modernizing the Electronic Health Record

The EHR has improved, but we still need better ways to document our exam, assessment, and plan

December 9, 2024
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Building the Patient-Centered Medical Home
What If...?

Let's imagine how smart computer systems can make it easier to practice primary care

December 2, 2024
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Building the Patient-Centered Medical Home
Getting Patients in the Habit of Doing the Right Thing

Smart devices might help patients make lifestyle changes, but the devices must be fine-tuned

November 25, 2024
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Building the Patient-Centered Medical Home
Making Life Better at the Bottom of the Healthcare Pyramid

We need to make primary care more attractive to medical students

November 18, 2024
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Building Something Better Than 'Playing Catch Up'

Can electronic systems help put more of our annual visit recommendations into action?

November 11, 2024
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Building the Patient-Centered Medical Home
The Robot Will See You Now

Robotics may not be the answer for primary care right now, but "smart systems" sure could help

November 4, 2024
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Remote Patient Monitoring Is a Great Idea. But What's the Best Way to Use It?

We need to figure out how to collect data that patients can really act on

October 28, 2024
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The Myth of the Comprehensive 20-Minute Visit

We need to make more healthcare happen before and after the in-office appointment

October 21, 2024
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AI: Could It Answer Patient Emails, or (Legitimately) Excuse You From Jury Duty?

Answering a jury summons gave me time to think about how artificial intelligence could help us

October 7, 2024
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Flipping Panel Management on Its Head

Let's make it easier for our patients to get the preventive care they need

September 30, 2024
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Perfecting the On-Call System

Some patients clearly need emergency care, but maybe others could be triaged to primary care

September 23, 2024
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Immediate Test Result Access: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated

Answering patients' questions and addressing their anxieties can be challenging

September 16, 2024
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The Goldilocks Dilemma: Too Much, Too Little, Just Right

Getting a concise yet useful medical history from an outside institution can be complicated

September 9, 2024
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A Brief Missive From the Lake

Rest, relaxation, and a chance to reflect on what our office could improve

August 26, 2024
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