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Improving Clinical Access And Continuity Through Physician Panel Redesign, Hari Balasubramanian, Ritesh Banerjee, Brian Denton, James Naessens, James Stahl
Improving Clinical Access And Continuity Through Physician Panel Redesign, Hari Balasubramanian, Ritesh Banerjee, Brian Denton, James Naessens, James Stahl
Hari Balasubramanian
BACKGROUND: Population growth, an aging population and the increasing prevalence of chronic disease are projected to increase demand for primary care services in the United States. OBJECTIVE: Using systems engineering methods, to re-design physician patient panels targeting optimal access and continuity of care. DESIGN: We use computer simulation methods to design physician panels and model a practice’s appointment system and capacity to provide clinical service. Baseline data were derived from a primary care group practice of 39 physicians with over 20,000 patients at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, for the years 2004–2006. Panel design specifically took into account panel …