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Healthcare Informatics : the Business Magazine for Information and Communication Systems

|February 24, 2001

Summary

Jacobson Medical Group (JMG) improved care coordination by implementing a mobile solution for physician referrals. This digital system provides easy access to essential patient and specialist information, enhancing efficiency.

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Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Medical Practice Management

Background:

The Jacobson Medical Group (JMG) faced challenges in coordinating referral information between hospitalists and specialists.
Existing paper-based systems were inefficient and difficult to update, hindering effective communication.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and implement an effective and efficient method for coordinating referral information within JMG.
To enhance communication and data accessibility for hospitalist physicians and specialists.

Main Methods:

Replaced traditional paper-based referral binders with a digital solution.
Implemented a mobile application accessible via hand-held computers for physicians.
Developed a centralized database containing comprehensive physician and specialist information.

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Main Results:

Physicians gained convenient access to demographic profiles of primary care givers.
The database includes detailed information on various healthcare plans and preferred/authorized specialists.
The mobile solution streamlined access to critical referral data.

Conclusions:

JMG successfully adopted a user-friendly mobile solution for referral management.
The implemented system was embraced by hospitalists and specialists, improving workflow.
The digital approach enhanced the efficiency and effectiveness of inter-physician communication.