Interspecialty Communication Supported by Health Information Technology Associated with Lower Hospitalization Rates for Ambulatory Care-Sensitive Conditions

Ann S. O'Malley, James D. Reschovsky and Cynthia Saiontz-Martinez

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Abstract: Greater primary care and specialist communication is associated with reduced hospitalizations for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions.

Keywords: Health Care Systems; Information Systems; Prevention & Control; Primary Health Care; Quality of Health Care (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 14
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