Access to Care

Module Materials

Is your practice trying to improve patient access?

Improving patient access to care is a primary tenant of practice transformation – yet can be difficult to attain in busy primary care practices. This module describes successful primary care advanced access models; methods for determining patient panel size and includes the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s e-visit curriculum.

Learning Objectives

  • Demonstrate an ability to facilitate continuity of care to meet patients’ needs in a timely and agreeable manner.
  • Discuss empanelment methods that can enhance patients’ access to care.
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with patients during and between office visits, including participating in e-visits.

Who Should Complete this Module?

The information in this module is valuable for clinicians.

1 CME credit available

Approximate Time: 60 minutes

Access to Care