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April 11, 2008 | Program Result Report
The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center examined the effects of five HMO case management programs on patients' compliance with discharge services and use of acute care services.
May 1, 2010 | Journal Article
In this study, nurse interventionists identified and documented medication discrepancies from two Inland Northwest hospitals. The researchers identified more system-level discrepancies than patient-level ones.
April 1, 2010 | Journal Article
General pediatricians and internists report multiple barriers to providing primary care to adults with childhood-onset chronic disease. Most believe it would be difficult for these patients to find an adult-focused provider to care for their needs.
February 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Academic and medical professionals discuss the transition from palliative care in hospitals to nursing homes.
October 4, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows and grantees.
June 16, 2009 | Journal Article
This brief reports on a study that extends previous analysis of the effects of prostate cancer treatments. Researchers compared prostatectomy, radiation, and brachytherapy and outcomes for urinary, sexual, and bowel function, and basic physical and mental function over 48 months.
December 1, 2008 | Journal Article
After hospitalization for illness, older adults discharged with diminished ability to take care of themselves are at high risk for death or continued disability in the following year, and are not likely to recover functions they do not regain in the first month post-discharge.
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
Youth with special needs face numerous issues when transitioning to the adult health system. A survey of 77 youth showed that too many lacked a usual source of care, and were either uninsured or had experienced an insurance gap.
June 6, 2005 | Journal Article
Children with special health care needs are dependent on uninterrupted medical care for their health and well-being. Almost 13 percent of children in the U.S. are classified as such and they account for a disproportionate share of health care expend ...
December 7, 2011 | Story
Mark LeMaire led a community partnership in Jacksonville, Fla., that placed elder care advocates in area hospitals to help discharged patients transition back to the community. The hospitals have since incorporated the program into their operations.