Home-based primary care programs made rapid care delivery adaptations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and this flexibility may support new opportunities to care for older, medically complex patients safely in their homes.
Describes core competencies that convey the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes of complex care practitioners and teams to improve care for people with complex needs.
Details funding opportunities and successful approaches in the adoption of evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs within community-based organizations.
Identifies opportunities to strengthen integrated programs to improve care and support positive health outcomes for dually eligible individuals both during and beyond the pandemic.
Offers a practical framework for safety-net health systems to better identify and segment patients with complex needs, and tailor care models to meet their needs.
This case study highlights an accountable care organization’s home-based primary care program for homebound older adults, with early analysis of outcomes showing reduced acute care utilization.
For people with disabilities, familiarity with their care teams and care plans, and increased access to long-term services and supports can improve their perceptions of quality of life and health care.
Toolkit offers health care stakeholders in rural areas with practical information to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of community paramedicine programs.
Examines promising strategies to meet the needs of dually eligible individuals with serious mental illness, with an emphasis on opportunities to innovate with flexible spending within a capitated payment model.