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

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" Creating a pool of dedicated clinicians to support caring for patients through this technology also is important, he advised. "We engaged physician leaders in both primary care and immediate care to make sure this service was aligned and consistent with the care we provide in other settings," he concluded.

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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.