Describes how a health system can adapt workflow, roles and responsibilities, and communication to engage family caregivers in care transitions and comply with CARE Act requirements.
Case study explores the unique structure of Washington State’s demonstration under the federal Financial Alignment Initiative, including summary of results to date.
Fostering a culture of caring for veterans takes interdisciplinary teams focused on comprehensive, trusting and reliable relationships through open and frequent communication and ongoing education.
Provides lessons on the function and impact of health plan Consumer Advisory Councils from Medicare-Medicaid Plans in capitated model demonstrations under the Financial Alignment Initiative.
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.
Analyzes the largest drivers of high costs among persistently high-cost Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries, and finds most spending related to long-term care.