CEO SUMMARY: It was six years ago when Geisinger Health System pushed laboratory testing and pharmacy services closer to the patients and referring physicians. By establishing coagulation clinics in six multi-specialty clinic sites, Geisinger has allowed pharmacists to use point-of-care testing to provide coag consults, therapy, and patient counseling in real time–often in as little as 30 minutes […]
Geisinger’s Coag Clinics Located in Docs’ Offices
In-office coagulation clinics provide lab tests and consultations in 30 minutes
- By Robert Michel
- > From the Volume XIII No. 4 - March 20, 2006 Issue
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