Team Based Care

These are hired professionals who write notes for clinicians during patient visits

Scribes improve patient satisfaction, decrease provider workload, and increase the amount of time a doctor spends face to face with patients!

Pharmacists play an important role in assisting physicians with dosing and drug administration, and can also help with patient education 

One study showed that practices where patients received pharmacist-led education on cholesterol medications, patients had significantly better control of their cholesterol levels!

Access to pharmacists also reduces medical errors and increases patient safety.

This transformer is usually a volunteer or paid community member who serves as a frontline public health worker–connecting patients with resources, assisting with access to health services, and providing education to patients.

CHWs have been shown to lead to better clinical outcomes for patients, and reside in the communities they serve, often sharing similar backgrounds and life experiences to the patients who they serve.

A care manager or social worker can help patients navigate our complex healthcare system

Studies have shown health benefits when social workers are involved in the care of patients, including improved diabetes control, better behavioral healthcare, and improved self-management of health conditions

A patient advisory group (otherwise known as patient advisory board or council) is a committee of patients and families who regularly meet with clinical staff to improve the patient experience, influence clinic policy, and contribute to practice transformation.

These groups allow patients to have a say in how their primary care practices can best serve their needs and allows for a true patient-centered approach to care