TitleA research agenda for care coordination for chronic conditions: aligning implementation, technology, and policy strategies.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2018
AuthorsKilbourne, AM, Hynes, DM, O'Toole, T, Atkins, D
JournalTransl Behav Med
Volume8
Issue3
Pagination515-521
Date Published2018 May 23
ISSN1613-9860
Abstract

The U.S. healthcare system is changing, spurred on by increasing use of information technologies, changes in legislation and policy, and consumer demand for more convenient, timely, and patient-centered care. However, the current healthcare system is not prepared to maximize the benefits of these changes to optimize health outcomes for patients with chronic conditions, leaving many to fall through the cracks. New models of care coordination that align clinical activities are needed so that patients receive the right care at the right time. The goal of this commentary is to outline a research agenda for care coordination, drawing upon lessons learned from the VA healthcare system in which care coordination is enhanced through the application of health policy, population health/technology, and implementation science.

DOI10.1093/tbm/ibx084
Alternate JournalTransl Behav Med
PubMed ID29800409