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Northland Healthcare Alliance's Care Coordination for Seniors |
North Dakota |
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Northland Healthcare Alliance's Care Coordination for Seniors program aims to improve patient care, at-home independence and quality of life for seniors with home-health needs. Patients are assigned a care coordinator who conducts home visits and can help with medication adherence, securing home safety devices and communicating with the patient's care team. Non-medical in-home care includes light housekeeping, transportation, personal care and connection to assistance programs such as meal delivery. The program has served over 875 patients. |
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Target Population |
Medicare beneficiaries or Medicaid enrollees ages 55 and older |
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Care Team |
Care coordinator, in addition to nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals as needed |
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Timeframe |
2013 - present |
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Results/ Studies |
N/A |
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Funding |
Federal grant |
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