This brief describes the importance of different care coordination activities in improving patient outcomes. It also explores ways that the patient-centered medical home and accountable care organizations can coordinate care.

This brief describes the importance of different care coordination activities in improving patient outcomes. It also explores ways that the patient-centered medical home and accountable care organizations can coordinate care.

Some studies have shown that people with chronic health conditions may experience fewer hospitalizations and have better quality of life if they receive medical care consistent with recommended standards; adhere to medication, diet, exercise, and self-care regimens; have access to transportation...

Some studies have shown that people with chronic health conditions may experience fewer hospitalizations and have better quality of life if they receive medical care consistent with recommended standards; adhere to medication, diet, exercise, and self-care regimens; have access to transportation...