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Riding the Wave: Seven Steps to Scheduling Success.

The way practices schedule patient visits can be a major factor in physician job satisfaction. A well-constructed schedule allows physicians more time for complex patients by reapportioning time left over from more straightforward patients. By scheduling appointments within each hour on a wave (i.e....

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Published in:Family Practice Management Vol. 29; no. 6; pp. 19 - 25
Main Author: SINSKY, CHRISTINE A.
Format: pictorial tables/charts Journal Article
Published: American Academy of Family Physicians Nov/Dec2022
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          Appointments and Schedules
          Task Performance and Analysis
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          Time Management
          Personnel Retention
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      ab: The way practices schedule patient visits can be a major factor in physician job satisfaction. A well-constructed schedule allows physicians more time for complex patients by reapportioning time left over from more straightforward patients. By scheduling appointments within each hour on a wave (i.e., front loading), practices can balance access and timeliness, improve continuity and financial stability, and reduce frustration and waste. Traditional scheduling can set physicians up for failure and frustration. Here's a better way.
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