Improving Care Coordination for Veterans Within VA and Across Healthcare Systems.

Authors :: Cordasco, Kristina M.
Hynes, Denise M.
Mattocks, Kristin M.
Bastian, Lori A.
Bosworth, Hayden B.
Atkins, David
Source :: JGIM: Journal of General Internal Medicine; May2019 Supplement 1, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p1-3, 3p
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: The article offers information on improving care coordination for Veterans Within Veterans' Health Administration (VA) and healthcare system. It mentions coordinating care is essential for improving patients' clinical outcomes, enhancing patients' experiences of care, increasing provider satisfaction, and decreasing costs; and also mentions in the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model, primary care is the locus for coordinating care.

Subjects :: MENTAL health services
RESEARCH
RESEARCH methodology
PATIENT-centered care
EVALUATION research
MEDICAL cooperation
CONTINUUM of care
COMPARATIVE studies
QUALITY assurance
INTEGRATED health care delivery
VETERANS

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