J Natl Med Assoc
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
A novel approach to quality improvement in a safety-net practice: concurrent peer review visits.
Concurrent peer review visits are structured office visits conducted by clinician peers of the primary care clinician that are specifically designed to reduce competing demands, clinical inertia, and bias. We assessed whether a single concurrent peer review visit reduced clinical inertia and improved control of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes control among underserved patients. ⋯ Concurrent peer review visits represent a promising strategy for improving blood pressure control and improving therapeutic intensification in community health centers.