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Open Access or Advanced Access Scheduling
Reengineering Flow Through the Primary Care Office
Reengineering Flow Through the Acute Care Delivery System
Framework for Active Patient Involvement in Access and Scheduling
Engineering Optimal Health Care Scheduling: Perspectives for the Nation
Engineering Optimal Health Care Scheduling: Perspectives for the Veterans Health Administration
