A cluster-based approach for integrating clinical management of Medicare beneficiaries with multiple chronic conditions.

<h4>Background</h4>Approximately 28% of adults have ≥3 chronic conditions (CCs), accounting for two-thirds of U.S. healthcare costs, and often having suboptimal outcomes. Despite Institute of Medicine recommendations in 2001 to integrate guidelines for multiple CCs, progress is minimal....

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Main Authors: Brent M Egan, Susan E Sutherland, Peter L Tilkemeier, Robert A Davis, Valinda Rutledge, Angelo Sinopoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0217696