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Evidence Based Care Coordination: Can it Work in Medicare (Yes)

On January 18, 2012, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an Economic and Budget Issue Brief on Medicare quality and efficiency demonstrations entitled, “Lessons from Medicare’s Demonstration Projects on Disease Management, Care Coordination and Value-Based Payments.” PFCD Chairman, Dr. Ken Thorpe responds with a detailed commentary on the scope of the demonstrations and the value of care coordination.

Building evidence-based interventions to avert disease and reduce health care spending

In early November, along with more than 20 concerned Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) partners, Dr. Ken Thorpe sent a letter and an in-depth analysis to the leaders of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. The analysis describes in detail sources of potential savings – more than $240 billion to Medicare alone – that could result from implementing evidence-based delivery system reforms.

Almanac of Chronic Disease

The Almanac of Chronic Disease is the ultimate reference guide on rising rates of chronic disease, and how they are impacting health, health care spending, and economic growth in the U.S.

The 2009 edition combines peer-reviewed data and commentary from national health care leaders and policy experts to provide the most comprehensive collection of current information on this critical issue, as well as guidance on the options for making improvements through changes in individual, community and national action.

National Voter Survey

The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, along with two of the nation’s leading political polling firms, Lake Research Partners and Voter/Consumer Research, Inc., released the findings of a recent survey evaluating the attitudes of men and women voters about health care and the 2008 election.

Value of Prevention

The “Value of Prevention” fact sheet, created in collaboration with Partnership for Prevention, defines what we mean when we say "prevention" and explains its economic value

“Value of Prevention” fact sheet

Promising Practices

In June 2008, PFCD released a new resource for policymakers and health experts, "Keeping America Healthy: A Guide To Successful Programs," which showcases public and private programs from across the country that have proven success in improving health and health behaviors and reducing the burden of disease.

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Evidence Based Care Coordination: Can it Work in Medicare (Yes)

Building evidence-based interventions to avert disease and reduce health care spending

Almanac of Chronic Disease

National Voter Survey

Value of Prevention

Promising Practices

Obesity Map

Chronic Disease Chartbook

Milken Institute Report - "An Unhealthy America"

Chronic Disease Fact Sheet

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