Alternative payment models lead to strategic care coordination workforce investments

TitleAlternative payment models lead to strategic care coordination workforce investments
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2017
AuthorsErikson, CE, Pittman, P, LaFrance, A, Chapman, SA
JournalNursing Outlook
Volume65
Issue6
Pagination737-745
KeywordsCare management, Workforce Payment reform
Abstract

Highlights:

  • Value-based payment is leading to enhanced care coordination staffing.
  • Sites are task shifting low-complexity care coordination to unlicensed staff.
  • Important care coordination education gaps necessitate in-depth on-the-job training.
  • Demonstrating the return on investment of care coordination staffing remains a challenge.