Reduction of Emergency Department Use in People With Disabilities
This study examined emergency department use by Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities in safety-net clinics that have adopted the patient-centered medical home model compared with matched comparison beneficiaries.
The Impact of Patient-Centered Medical Homes on Safety Net Clinics
Adopting a patient-centered medical home model in safety net practices can effectively reduce emergency department use and increase the use of office visits among Medicaid patients.