Cost-Effectiveness of Pharmacist Postdischarge Follow-Up to Prevent Medication-Related Admissions
June 18th 2018A multivariable sensitivity analysis conducted on a pharmacy follow-up program of high-risk patients demonstrated cost savings to hospitals in 98.3% of head-to-head trials across 1000 hypothetical hospitals.
Utilizing Community Resources, New Payment Models, Technology to Deliver Accountable Care
June 18th 2018At the Accountable Care Delivery Congress, speakers discussed ways to address social determinants of health, use payment mechanisms as levers, and forge connections through technology.
Effects of an Integrated Medication Therapy Management Program in a Pioneer ACO
June 13th 2018This article reports that an integrated medication management program in a Pioneer Accountable Care Organization was associated with decreases in all-cause hospitalization and Medicare costs.
Amazing Grace: A Free Clinic's Transformation to the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model
Despite many barriers, Grace Medical Home, a free clinic, achieved patient-centered medical home recognition in October 2014 through a focused team-based approach.
Lessons Learned in Implementing Behavioral Screening and Intervention
June 8th 2018This article describes lessons learned over the past 10 years while helping several dozen primary care settings implement evidence-based, cost-saving behavioral screening and intervention.