Practice tip of the week: Tightening up referrals

With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.

With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site. This August article on tightening up referrals gives this tip:

2. Lean into data-driven decision support

Referrals don’t have to be based on gut instinct or habit alone. Practices can use analytics to weigh outcomes data, proximity, and even HEDIS scores when deciding which specialist to send patients to. This kind of data-driven approach has been shown to reduce unnecessary costs and improve patient satisfaction. Medical Economics explains how practices are using data to simplify referrals and keep them patient-centered.

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