Paying physicians to schedule follow-ups while patients are still in the office boosts care continuity and income

If you've ever tried to schedule a follow-up visit with a doctor, you know what can happen: You sit on hold, then learn that the earliest available slot is three months out. New research, published in the journal Manufacturing & Service Operations Management from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin, might help ease your pain.

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