The Population Care Coordination Process.
Published
Journal Article
The purpose of the article was to outline a population-based approach to providing care coordination. The Population Care Coordination Process provides a framework for each provider and/or organization to provide multilevel care based on population- and patient-centered principles.The Population Care Coordination Process is scalable. It can be utilized in a smaller scale such as single provider office or in a larger scale such as an accountable care organization.There are many issues within our current health care structure that must be addressed. Care coordination has been identified as a potential solution to address the needs of complex patients within the system. The expansion to consider populations allows for a more targeted and efficient approach.The population care process entails a data-driven approach to care coordination. The inclusion of populations in the care coordination process provides an opportunity to maximize efforts and improve outcomes.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Rushton, S
Published Date
- September 2015
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 20 / 5
Start / End Page
- 230 - 238
PubMed ID
- 26241622
Pubmed Central ID
- 26241622
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1932-8095
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1932-8087
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/ncm.0000000000000105
Language
- eng