How ACOs Are Caring for People with Complex Needs An analysis of the National Survey of ACOs Brief/Report December 2018
The Current State of Telehealth Evidence: A Rapid Review Telehealth interventions had similar outcomes to in-person care for different services and populations, but did not consistently impact utilization such as physician or emergency department visits. Peer-Reviewed Article December 2018
Complex Care Models to Achieve Accountable Care Readiness: Lessons from Two Community Hospitals Case studies of two community hospitals show how to advance accountable care. Case Example March 2018
The Effects of Home-Based Primary Care on Medicare Costs at Spectrum Health/Priority Health from 2012-Present: A Matched Cohort Study A home-based primary care program led to reduced medical costs for frail elderly patients, primarily due to lower spending at end-of-life. Peer-Reviewed Article March 2018
Building Complex Care Programs: A Road Map for States This guide for state leaders offers lessons about state-level approaches to complex care. Implementation Tool October 2017
Designing a Health Care System for Patients with Complex Needs: Ten Recommendations for Policymakers An international expert group offers ten policy recommendations and profiles of innovative care models. Brief/Report September 2017
Effective Care for High-Need Patients: Opportunities for Improving Value, Outcomes and Health The National Academy of Medicine offers a synthesis of the evidence for improving care for high-needs patients. Brief/Report June 2017
What Matters Most: Essential Attributes of a High-Quality System of Care for Adults with Complex Care Needs Experts describe how delivery systems can effectively serve adults with complex needs. Brief/Report September 2016
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