Guided Care Reduces Cost Of Health Care For Older Persons With Chronic Conditions

Thursday, August 13, 2009 - 20:28 in Health & Medicine

The nation's sickest and most expensive patients need fewer health care resources and cost insurers less when they are closely supported by a nurse-physician primary care team that tracks their health and offers regular support, according to new research. A randomized controlled trial found patients in a primary care enhancement program called "Guided Care" cost health insurers 11 percent less than patients in the control groups.

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