Integrating medical, behavioral health, and social services data tells a fuller story of frequent emergency department users’ service utilization and may identify candidates for care coordination.
A unique cross-sector partnership involving health care, police, and emergency services improved health care utilization in this rural health system pilot.
When identifying patients with complex health needs for interventions, algorithms that rely on cost data as a proxy for health status may lead to under-identification of Black patients.
A permanent supportive housing program did not improve most measures related to physical health for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness, but did improve access to and trust in primary care.
Participation in syringe service programs can support motivation to change substance use behaviors and increase treatment participation in a rural setting.
Includes national survey data on family caregivers and their experiences in managing complex medical and nursing tasks for their family members at home, as well as recommendations to improve the supports for family caregivers.
Details how dually enrolled beneficiaries have significantly higher levels of comorbidities and higher costs of care than their non-dually enrolled counterparts.