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Must primary care physicians and providers be on call 24 hours per day, seven days a week?

April 26, 2017days hours physicians primary seven week

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Must primary care physicians and providers be on call 24 hours per day, seven days a week?

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The state requires PCPs participating in the PCCM program to provide or arrange patient telephone access to needed medical information or care 24 hours per day, seven days a week. The intent of the requirement is to ensure that patients have continuous access to medical services or advice.