CareThreads Podcast
Episode 24: Connected Communities: Closing the Gap with CLosed-Loop Referrals

Connected Communities: Closing the Gap with Closed-Loop Referrals

Dr. Holly Miller, MD, MBA, FHIMSS, Chief Medical Officer (CMO), MedAllies
AJ Peterson,VP & GM, CareGuidance G&A- Human Services, Netsmart

Manual referrals, besides being inefficient, do not provide effective care. When we move to electronic transitions of care, we have a tremendous advance in referral management that provides the best outcomes for patients.

In this episode of Netsmart CareThreads, Dr. Holly Miller, Chief Medical Officer at MedAllies, shares the benefits of and use cases for electronic transition of care.

Join us as we discuss:

  • Why manual referrals underserved patients
  • How incentive programs provided benefits for patients and providers
  • Who the 360X workgroup was designed to help
  • Use cases for electronic transitions of care
  • First steps for implementing electronic referrals
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