, BACKGROUND
Twin Pines Medical Center (TPMC) is located in Northern Louisiana
“Provides mostly primary care with a few medical specialties”
It serves a population of less than 48,000 members
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High population of poor or underserved patients in the community
Diabetes incident rate is increased to 18% in 2022
ED experiencing high percentage of unnecessary diabetic patient visits
Compelling need to find and give care to the diabetic community
(Profile: Twin Pines Medical Center, n.d.)
Twin Pines Medical Center (TPMC) is located in Northern Louisiana
“Provides mostly primary care with a few medical specialties”
It serves a population of less than 48,000 members
(W
High population of poor or underserved patients in the community
Diabetes incident rate is increased to 18% in 2022
ED experiencing high percentage of unnecessary diabetic patient visits
Compelling need to find and give care to the diabetic community
(Profile: Twin Pines Medical Center, n.d.)