Medicare Advantage plans report different barriers to partnering with community-based organizations, but there are strategies to develop effective partnerships.
Over 14 years, individuals experiencing chronic homelessness enrolled in a permanent supportive housing program had low housing retention and high mortality.
Primary care and alternative payment models that reduce emergency department use and increase access to care for high-need populations share core components for success.
Home-based program provided by a community health and social worker reduces acute care use and improves care for older adults with complex health and social needs.
Guidance on partnering with community-based organizations to provide services such as meal delivery and transportation for dually eligible individuals.
A review of existing literature finds that medical respite care reduces hospital and emergency department visits, increased use of outpatient care, and leads to overall cost savings.
Home-based intensive care model for Medicaid and dually eligible enrollees with complex needs led to positive health outcomes and reduced acute care spending, particularly for individuals with a behavioral health diagnosis.
Use of machine learning clustering algorithms revealed 30 distinct subgroups of patients among high-risk veterans, indicating a need for tailored approaches to health care.
Analysis of recent and projected growth of expanded supplemental benefits offered by Medicare Advantage plans — such as meals, transportation, and in-home support services.
Demonstrates that intensive outpatient care programs show promise in reducing utilization and costs and improving patient outcomes for high-need, high-cost populations.
Details funding opportunities and successful approaches in the adoption of evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs within community-based organizations.