Gatekeepers are usually the primary care physician chosen by the individual who is responsible for the initial appointment and the key decision maker in deciding whether a patient should referred to other providers within the network. "In Lansing, where plans say that the greatest source of member dissatisfaction is the referral requirement, several plans are moving to an electronic system that should simplify and speed up the process.""...

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EHRs can also use their computing power to automatically crosscheck personal information and other sources. ... Patient portals allowing a patient or family to request an appointment that suits their availability with their chosen clinician is considered easy and highly accessible. ...

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