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What do McDonalds and Hospitals Have in Common?

American Well

Rather than having a community practice, these positions are responsible for patients during their stay.   Avizia was acquired by American Well in July of 2018. The primary physicians responsible for patients in the hospital are called the hospitalist. In many ways this makes a lot of sense.

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The Power of Words in Healthcare: A Patient-Friendly Lexicon. Top 10 List #WordsDoMatter Project

Society for Participatory Medicine

Here are the words I vow not to use with patients and their families in 2018! community practices). “I We will also conduct a few “Man on the Street” interviews to supplement this work. Ultimately, the goal is to develop a patient-friendly lexicon. newyearresolution2018. Patient Engagement.