Care coordination has long been considered integral to the efficient and effective delivery of
health care, especially for older adults with multiple chronic health conditions. Under the …

The primary study objective is to assess how three major health reform care coordination
initiatives (Accountable Care Organizations, Independence at Home, and Community …

Background: Care coordination may be most effective in older adults with multiple chronic
conditions because they see multiple primary care and specialist physicians, which may …

The number of Americans with one or more chronic conditions is expected to increase from
125 million in 2000 to 157 million by 2020, and the number of people with multiple chronic …

Tools to measure care coordination are needed to evaluate federal, state, and private sector
efforts encouraging coordination to improve health outcomes and contain costs …

Medicare beneficiaries suffering from multiple chronic conditions account for a
disproportionate share of Medicare spending, which is often due to inadequate care, poor …

Introduction Care Coordination Programs are designed to streamline services for older
adults with multimorbidity. The Triple Aim, a conceptual model for the design and evaluation …

Background For patients with complex health and social needs, care coordination is crucial
for improving their access to care, clinical outcomes, care experiences, and controlling their …

The US boomer population reaching the age of Medicare eligibility and the rising cost of
healthcare are putting pressure on the sustainability of the federal Medicare fund. As a result …

Integration of patient care has emerged as a priority for health care delivery, particularly for
older, high-cost adults with multiple chronic conditions. As the number of older adults with …