Posts made in August, 2017

PCMHs thrive with use of pop health technology

Posted by on Aug 1, 2017 in Articles | 0 comments

By utilizing a patient-centered, physician-led model of care, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan has lowered recidivism and healthcare costs. In 2017, the PCMH model practices lowered emergency department visits by 19% for adults and 15% for children. The care model also lowered the rate of primary care sensitive emergency department visits by 23% for adults and 20% for children. Ambulatory care sensitive inpatient stays for adults were lowered by 25% From Managed Health Care Executive...

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