Optimizing management and financial performance of the teaching ambulatory care clinic
Journal of General Internal MedicinePublished 1 April 2003Open access
James E. Stahl, Mark S. Roberts, Scott Gazelle
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Teaching ambulatory care clinics appear to operate optimally, minimizing flow time and waiting time while maximizing revenue, with trainee-to-preceptor ratios between 3 and 7 to 1.
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Teaching ambulatory care clinics appear to operate optimally, minimizing flow time and waiting time while maximizing revenue, with trainee-to-preceptor ratios between 3 and 7 to 1.
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Economics, Econometrics and FinanceHealth Professions
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