Curbside Consult from the MaineHealth ACO
Curbside Consult from the MaineHealth ACO
Podcast Description
Curbside Consult connects primary care providers with their specialist colleagues for some informal shop talk. Primary care physicians Mike Clark, MD, and Heather Ward, MD, host a specialist each month to talk about advancements in the field, improving patient access, managing referrals and much more. Brought to you by the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization.
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The podcast covers topics such as advancements in medical specialties, improving patient access to care, managing referrals, and fostering cooperative relationships between primary and specialty care teams. For instance, the inaugural episode discusses pediatric gastroenterology with Dr. Anna Furr and emphasizes strategies like e-consults and accessible referral guidelines.
Curbside Consult connects primary care providers with their specialist colleagues for some informal shop talk. Primary care physicians Mike Clark, MD, and Heather Ward, MD, host a specialist each month to talk about advancements in the field, improving patient access, managing referrals and much more. Brought to you by the MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization.
In our March episode, Dr. Katie Sharp discusses the advantages that both lifestyle medicine and group visits hold for patients with chronic disease. Lifestyle medicine incorporates nutrition, physical activity, and behavior change to improve patient outcomes. Group visits foster social connections and support among patients, enhancing their engagement and motivation. Dr. Sharp shares insights on how primary care providers can implement both in their practices. The conversation highlights the rewarding nature of these approaches for both patients and providers, ultimately aiming for better health outcomes and satisfaction.
Curbside Consult is a podcast from the MaineHealth ACO that brings together specialists and primary care physicians to discuss clinical topics, referral management and coordination of care. Each month, family physician hosts Dr. Mike Clark and Dr. Heather Ward welcome a new specialist to share their unique insights.
Listen to Curbside Consult here or on your favorite podcast app, or on the MaineHealth intranet home page. To stay in touch with the show, follow the MaineHealth ACO on LinkedIn.
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