Tracking the Care of Patients with Severe Chronic Illness The Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care 2008 |
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| Author:
| Wennberg, John E.
Fisher, Elliott S.
Goodman, David C.
Skinner, Jonathan S. |
| Editor:
| Bronner, Kristen K. |
| Other:
| Sharp, Sandra M. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9815862-0-5 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2008 |
| Publisher: | Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $59.97 |
Book Description:
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This Atlas builds on the analyses presented in the 2006 edition. As before, the focus is on Medicare beneficiaries who had severe chronic illnesses and were in their last two years of life. This edition both updates the earlier analyses to encompass more recent data (through 2005) and expands the scope to include all sectors of care covered by the Medicare program. This Atlas also proposes new ways of thinking about how to achieve better care coordination and reduce the overuse of...
More DescriptionThis Atlas builds on the analyses presented in the 2006 edition. As before, the focus is on Medicare beneficiaries who had severe chronic illnesses and were in their last two years of life. This edition both updates the earlier analyses to encompass more recent data (through 2005) and expands the scope to include all sectors of care covered by the Medicare program. This Atlas also proposes new ways of thinking about how to achieve better care coordination and reduce the overuse of acute care hospital services. It offers concrete recommendations on the ways different stakeholders can use the new data - from choosing the right provider to reforming the U.S. health care system.