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Paying physicians to schedule follow-ups while patients are still in the office boosts care continuity and income
If you've ever tried to schedule a follow-up visit with a doctor, you know what can happen: You sit on hold, then learn that the earliest available slot is three months out.
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New research from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin was published in the journal *Manufacturing & Service Operations Management*. The study examines a model in which physicians are paid to schedule follow‑up appointments while patients remain in the office. The goal is to improve care continuity and increase provider income.
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