Nearly 12 million individuals are enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid. This “dually eligible” population face significant challenges in receiving well-coordinated care that is aligned with their needs.

Dr. Neglia and The Holston Medical Group have established a unique program that cares for acutely ill patients in an ambulatory setting even though their illnesses would qualify for an inpatient hospitalization.

For the past 20 years, the fundamentals of health care delivery have remained largely unchanged. Health plans rely on cost-shifting and utilization management to bend the cost curve, and doctors and hospitals accept lower prices in exchange for increased patient volumes.