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Primary Care
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The Imperative of Care Coordination at the Primary Care Level

BY COLLEEN MORLEY-GRABOWSKI, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMCN, CMGT BC, ACM-RN, IQCI, FCM, FAACM
In the complex system of healthcare, the coordination of patient care is a critical factor that determines the quality and efficiency of the services provided. The primary care level is the ideal starting point for this coordination, as it is often the first point of contact for patients entering the healthcare system.

Health Technology
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Call to Action to Support Emergency Department Follow-up Care

BY VALERIE LINZEY, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Primary care practices are faced with many challenges when their patients are admitted or visit an outside facility or hospital. One of the major problems is a breakdown of communication when patients are discharged from the health facility or hospital and need to follow with primary care.