Building eConsult Programs Aligned to Quality Initiatives for More Effective Value-Based Care
As primary care providers and health systems transition from traditional fee-for-service models to value-based care (VBC), eConsults are a scalable,…
Discontinuation of Antidepressants
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States and indicated for multiple conditions. Abruptly discontinuing or decreasing the dose of antidepressants can lead to discontinuation symptoms.
Care teams and patients may decide to stop the medication due to:
- side effects
- remission of symptoms
- patient’s preference
- lack of therapeutic response
- limited knowledge about the risks associated with it
More insight
This month’s Clinical Pearl features a helpful two-page guide for primary care teams on discontinuing antidepressants. View and download the Clinical Pearl:
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How eConsults Help Overcome Challenges Treating Medicaid Patients
Access to specialty care shouldn’t depend on your zip code, insurance type, or income level—but for Medicaid patients, it often…
Enhancing Health Plan Value and Outcomes Through eConsults
In recent years, eConsults have emerged as an impactful tool for health plans to increase value and lower specialty care…
