A Win-Win-Win for Primary Care Providers

A "Win-Win-Win" for Primary Care Providers

How many times have we seen the threat of Medicare reductions of payments for primary providers? How often do we hear, "If your outcomes are not good you won't get paid?" Well now it is time to use SMAs to increase your income and improve patient care. An SMA or Shared Medical Appointment is a way for you to maximize your time, see more patients, activate support personnel, and improve outcomes. A recent groundbreaking study has shown for the first time that these appointments can make a difference in patient care, results, and profitability.

Check out this month's special edition and find out all about SMAs.

Dave Joffe, Editor-in-chief

Group Appointments Can Efficiently and Effectively Improve Outcomes For Diabetes and Prediabetes Patients

This study evaluated the importance of attendance in group appointments for weight loss for Type 2 diabetes risk reduction in normoglycemic men and women aged 25 to 50 years, with a body mass index (BMI) of 27 to 35 kg/m², The single-group 24-week intervention consisted of food, activity, and behavior modification plans within weekly meetings. Weight, waist circumference, meeting attendance, and glucose handling were measured before and after. Meeting attendance was correlated with decreases in weight, BMI, and waist circumference. The conclusion was that commercially available programs with weekly group meetings can be effective in reducing Type 2 diabetes risk for overweight and obese adults, but attendance is critical.... [ Full Study ]

Providing Follow-up Care through Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) is a Win-Win-Win Approach

Learn more about the ins and outs of Shared Medical Appointments....
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