Transforming Chronic Care for Older Adults: Guided Care and the Elusive Triple Aim

Diana Gosálvez Prados — last modified 4/02/2013 12:42

Description:
Multimorbidity is ubiquitous in the geriatric population, with over half of older adults living with three or more chronic conditions.

How to cite:

Sanna MB, Reuben DB. Transforming Chronic Care for Older Adults: Guided Care and the Elusive Triple Aim. J Gen Inter Med. 2013. Available at:
http://download.springer.com/static/pdf/613/art%253A10.1007%252Fs11606-013-2358-8.pdf?auth66=1361273775_220c4e6f844438aa4c97e4099c46ab58&ext=.pdf

Document Type:
Article

Creation date:
4/02/2013

The health care of the frail elderly with multiple medical conditions is complex, fragmented, and expensive. In response to deficiencies in provision of health care, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has implemented the “triple aim” of improving individual health, improving population health, and decreasing health care costs.

Authors:
Sanna MB, Reuben DB.

Geographical area:
Norte América