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Optimize the Care Team:
Manage Contracted Supply

Some practices discover a gap between the expected amount of time providers have on their schedules for direct patient care and the time stipulated in contracts. Correcting this mismatch can often result in increased supply.

 

Primary care practices often work with external supports for their patients, such as home health agencies, community support agencies, and care management companies. Lack of clarity around roles and responsibilities results in time wasted.