Improving Transitions of Care for Heart Failure Patients: A Novel Payer-Provider Partnership

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Mark E. Patterson · Melton Mowbray Hospital

Paul S. Chan · Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership

Susan Melton · Melton Mowbray Hospital

Tracie Breeding · Melton Mowbray Hospital

Stacy L. Farr · Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership

John A. Spertus · Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership

Abstract

This study underscores the potential effectiveness of dedicated staffing to support screening and effectively make referrals to insurers' DM programs. Future initiatives should consider facilitating payers' access to patients' electronic health records, deploying dedicated staff for screening and referral, and creating registries for real-time referral and enrollment tracking.

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Heart Failure Treatment and Management Primary Care and Health Outcomes Chronic Disease Management Strategies

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Published in: Quality Management in Health Care

DOI: 10.1097/qmh.0000000000000551

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Improving Transitions of Care for Heart Failure Patients: A Novel Payer-Provider Partnership

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