Special doctor aims to keep High-Risk seniors out of hospital
NCT ID NCT01929005
Summary
This study is testing a new way to care for Medicare patients who are frequently hospitalized. It assigns a special doctor, called a Comprehensive Care Physician, to see these patients both in the clinic and during any hospital stays. The goal is to build a stronger doctor-patient relationship to improve care quality, patient satisfaction, and potentially lower overall healthcare costs.
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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