Examines a unique program that seeks to integrate medical, behavioral health, and social services for dual eligible individuals with serious mental illnesses, substance abuse problems, or disabilities.
A home-based palliative care program using an interdisciplinary care team reduces hospital costs and unnecessary health care utilization for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries.
In nursing homes, replacing on-call physician services during off-hours with direct contact via telemedicine may reduce Medicare spending through fewer avoidable hospitalizations.