Health Equity

‘Hotspotting’ for Medicaid Patients Lowers Healthcare Spending and Utilization

Abstract: A care management program in Tennessee for high-need, high-cost Medicaid patients reduces healthcare service spending and healthcare utilization, research published this month indicates.

Publication: Health Leaders Media

Date Published: February 25, 2020

Author(s): Christopher Cheney

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