One doctor, two worlds: new model aims to cut hospital stays for High-Risk seniors

NCT ID NCT01929005

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tests a new way of caring for Medicare patients who are at high risk of being hospitalized. Instead of seeing different doctors in the hospital and clinic, each patient gets one doctor who cares for them in both places. The goal is to improve patient satisfaction and lower overall healthcare costs. About 2008 patients who were hospitalized at least once in the past year are taking part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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