Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2851393 | American Heart Journal | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
More than a third of clinician time was spent on calls, during which >50% of patient contacts and HF education and >39% of diuretic adjustments occurred. Administrators and public and private insurers need to recognize the amount of medical care delivered over the telephone and should consider reimbursement for these activities.
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Authors
Monica R. MD, MHS, David J. MD, MHS, Eric D. MD, MPH, Anju MD, Vic PhD, Zhenyi Xue, Margaret T. RN, MSN, Christopher M. MD, Robert M. MD, Lynne W. MD,