This report presents the findings from the evaluation of Medicaid health homes, created as part of the Affordable Care Act.

Describes practical health plan strategies for hiring and training care managers for dual eligible enrollees with complex needs.

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.

In nursing homes, replacing on-call physician services during off-hours with direct contact via telemedicine may reduce Medicare spending through fewer avoidable hospitalizations.

Lessons learned from eight health care organizations can help you design a successful program.