The first pillar of connected care involves care coordination for front line clinicians. Which type of care coordination is appropriate for reducing hospitalizations for high-risk patients?

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When patients are identified as being at high-risk for hospitalization, it is recommended they receive multidisciplinary care with the majority of the interventions being delivered by an RN, which allows for targeted assessment and evaluation. Coordinated care will target patients who have hospital readmission and\or conditions that put them as high-risk for admission. However, there is no specific number of hospitalizations used to identify these patients. Primary care provider collaboration involves keeping the physician informed and involved on a regular basis. Information technology is an important part of coordinated care, including electronic charting, tracking of patients between care settings, and electronic communication between team members.

The First Pillar of Connected Care Involves Care Coordination for Front