Innovations
Plan-Funded, Practice-Based Care Coordinator, Disease Management Services, and Financial Incentives Lead to Better Outcomes and Reduced Costs for Medicare Advantage Enrollees 6/19/2013
HealthSpring's Partnership for Quality program offers bonuses to physician practices and onsite care coordination and disease management support, leading to significantly better outcomes and reduced costs for Medicare Advantage enrollees.
Revamped Processes and Systems Enhance Access to High-Quality Interpretation Services for Patients With Limited English Proficiency 6/5/2013
A comprehensive process ensures that patients with limited English proficiency have timely access to high-quality interpreter services, leading to more service offerings, better quality, and shorter length of stay.
Team-Based Ownership Over Defined Patient Panels Supported by Information Technology Enhances Provision of Evidence-Based Care 6/5/2013
Teams of primary care providers, supported by information technology, address gaps in care for a defined panel of patients, leading to greater adherence to evidence-based practices and improved outcomes.
Dedicated Emergency Department Team Follows Up With Discharged Patients, Easing Physician Workload and Enhancing Quality of Care 5/29/2013
A dedicated team of nurses and clerks provides followup support for patients discharged from the emergency department, leading to better quality care, high satisfaction among patients and primary care providers, and fewer patient walkouts.
Practice Enhancement Assistants Improve Quality of Care in Primary Care Practices 5/29/2013
Practice enhancement assistants improve patient care through practice audits and feedback, staff training, sharing of innovative ideas, and support in the development of systems and infrastructure.
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