Topic: Pediatric Support Services Expansion to Family Medicine Clinics & Osteoporosis/Osteopenia Treatments

Speaker:​​​​​​  

• Dr. Edna Gettys, MD
• Dr. James Gettys, MD
• Dr. Jeremy Byrd, MD
• Dr. Jane Amati, MD
• Lisa Soenen

Objective(s): 

• Enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and communication between primary care providers and specialists to optimize patient care delivery.
• Streamline and standardize referral workflows to improve care coordination and timely access to specialty services.
• Develop shared knowledge and mutual understanding among all healthcare team members regarding initial workup, management, and treatment of common specialty conditions prior to or in lieu of referral.
• Improve patient experience and outcomes through more efficient care transitions and appropriate utilization of specialty services.
• Establish clear interprofessional protocols and role definitions for specialty engagement, including specific responsibilities for each team member in the pre-referral, referral, and follow-up processes.