Models of Care for High-Need, High-Cost Patients: An Evidence Synthesis Much of the evidence comes from small studies, so further testing is needed. Brief/Report October 2015
Supporting a Culture of Health: Opportunities to Improve Models of Care for People with Complex Needs Key opportunities include strengthening information technology connections across service providers. Brief/Report September 2015
Better Access, Quality, and Cost for Clinically Complex Veterans with Home-Based Primary Care The Department of Veterans Affairs home-based primary care program reduced total costs of care for VA and Medicare and earned high satisfaction ratings from patients and their caregivers. Peer-Reviewed Article October 2014
Caring for High-Need, High-Cost Patients: What Makes for a Successful Care Management Program? A comparison of 18 complex care management programs reveals best practices. Brief/Report August 2014
Medical Respite Programs for Homeless Patients: A Systematic Review Systematic review finds that medical respite programs reduce acute care utilization outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. Peer-Reviewed Article May 2013
Effect of a Community-Based Nursing Intervention on Mortality in Chronically Ill Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial Indicates that a community-based nurse care management model reduced all-cause mortality for older adults with chronic conditions. Peer-Reviewed Article July 2012