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Likurg_2 [28]
3 years ago
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Why are primary care physician considered gatekeepers

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Studentka2010 [4]3 years ago
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PCPs (primary care physicians) are gatekeepers because they treat the while patient and manage referrals to specialists, rather than a patient deciding which specialist's opinions are sought. this concept became popular with the adven advent of HMOs - and services would only be paid if the PCP sought approval for major diagnostic tests and referrals. PCPs were financially rewarded if their patient population had fewer expensive tests and/or referrals.
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