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NorthShore uses telehealth to take vitals and examine heart, lungs and ears from afar

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Our ability to integrate scheduling for this service to our patient portal also was key." " Creating a pool of dedicated clinicians to support caring for patients through this technology also is important, he advised. "This was necessary for both an improved and streamlined process for patients and clinicians alike.

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State Approaches to Behavioral Health Measures in Medicaid Managed Care

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While much less commonly used, they provide examples of measures designed to shape care delivery through improved coordination and access to evidence-based care. Some states also prepare reports of individual plan performance for stakeholders. These vary in format, extent, and target audience.