Opioid abuse and related deaths have reached epidemic proportions across the country, garnering attention from all levels of government, health care payers, clinicians, and the public. In 2016, 2.1 million people had an opioid use disorder and 116 people died every day ... more
In New Jersey, groundbreaking legislation is enabling communities to test the viability of accountable care organizations (ACOs) to improve care and curb spending for Medicaid beneficiaries, particularly those with chronic needs. Through the three-year Medicaid Account... more
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Primary care is at a crossroads: While COVID-19 has put unprecedented strain on the primary care system, the pandemic has also opened the door for rapid care delivery transformation. Reductions in visits early in the pandemic have threatened the financial viability of m... more
Intensive care coordination can help individuals with complex needs meet their health care goals, while potentially lowering health-related expenditures. Currently, there is limited evidence from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the effectiveness of care coordina... more
As Medicaid completes its transformation from a welfare program to the nation's largest health insurance purchaser, it must refocus efforts to build a strong and robust primary care system. Health care reform legislation passed in 2010 requires reimbursement for Medicai... more
