Description
This project explores whether increased time spent by primary care physicians (PCPs)
substitutes for (a) services they directly order, such as tests, imaging, and referrals
to specialists, and/or (b) services their patients may access directly from other
PCPs, specialists, and urgent care sites. We examine clinical quality indicators and
patient assessments across low- and high-cost PCPs. This project will inform the Accountable
Care Organization concept encouraging less costly approaches to care.
Co-Investigator(s)
Funder
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Research Topics
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