Decreasing Primary Care Use and Blood Pressure Monitoring During COVID-19
Among a group of primary care accountable care organizations, patients with hypertension were 50% less likely to have a blood pressure recorded in April compared with February.
The Missing Strategy in Addressing Language Barriers
In the article, we introduce how English as a Second Language courses can address inequities in access to care that have been magnified during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
The Hidden Costs of Moving Care Home
As home-based care utilization rises, an exploration of potential unintended consequences is necessary. The authors focus on support gaps, informal caregiving, and failure to meaningfully engage clinicians.
Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Association With Healthcare Quality and Costs
In the context of 2 primary care physician–led accountable care organizations, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits were associated with lower healthcare costs and improved clinical care quality for beneficiaries.
