HCCIntelligence™ Webinar Recording: Geographic Scheduling: Impact on HBPC Productivity - September 2019-Slide Presentation Handout

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The HCCIntelligence™ Webinar and Virtual Office Hours held on September 18, 2019, focused on Geographic Scheduling within Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC). The session was presented by Brianna Plencner, CPC, CPMA, Paul Chiang, MD, and Thomas Cornwell, MD. The agenda included a 30-minute slide presentation followed by a 30-minute Q&A session where attendees could submit questions.<br /><br />The core objectives of the session were to discuss the impact of geographic scheduling on HBPC productivity, describe tools and resources for planning and routing, and explain how to operationalize geographic scheduling. Key points highlighted the importance of geographic scheduling, which minimizes travel time, supports productivity goals, and maintains reasonable workflows. It also helps in identifying populated service areas and is crucial for practice success and provider satisfaction.<br /><br />The presentation provided several technology resources for effective route planning and scheduling, including:<br /><br />1. **CareLink Mobile Practice Manager** <br />   - A HIPAA-compliant tool with capabilities like map-based patient scheduling, driving optimization, and electronic order management. <br />   - Offers features for bulk scheduling, creating recurring schedules, and tracking referrals and mileage.<br /><br />2. **Road Warrior**<br />   - A route optimization app suitable for smartphones, offering customization for travel routes and providing a summary of travel times and mileage.<br /><br />3. **Maptive and MultiPlottr**<br />   - Tools for creating custom maps, optimized routing, and visual management of patient locations based on spreadsheet data.<br /><br />4. **Bing or Google Maps**<br />   - Free resources for adding and saving addresses to plan daily routes.<br /><br />The guidelines and considerations for route planning include providing time frames for appointments, accounting for travel time, and incorporating breaks for a practical workflow. Scheduling guides suggest designating staff to review and organize schedules while allowing flexibility for urgent visits.<br /><br />Finally, the session covered HCCIntelligence™ educational offerings and consulting services aimed at helping organizations build sustainable HBPC programs. Upcoming webinars address various topics like entrepreneurship, managing depressive disorders, and achieving clinical excellence.<br /><br />Overall, the webinar aimed to equip HBPC providers with effective tools and strategies to enhance their practice through optimized geographic scheduling.

Keywords

Geographic Scheduling

Home-Based Primary Care

HBPC

Productivity

Route Planning

CareLink Mobile Practice Manager

Road Warrior

Maptive

MultiPlottr

HCCIntelligence