Treating Dual Eligibles
The PBS Newshour has an interesting story on the treatment of the 9 million dual-eligible beneficiaries in the US. They discuss integrated care model in California, Cal MediConnect.
Unbiased Analysis of Today's Healthcare Issues
The PBS Newshour has an interesting story on the treatment of the 9 million dual-eligible beneficiaries in the US. They discuss integrated care model in California, Cal MediConnect.
Nine million individuals qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid health insurance. These individuals, known as dual-eligibles, rank among the most expensive Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. Duals are frequently hospitalized and often need long-term care. In fact, most state spending for dual eligibles focuses on long-term care supports and services. The federal government pays the bulk…