Successful strategies for reducing disparities in quality of care: Lessons from dual-eligible special needs plans

Angela M. Dobes, Richard H. Bernstein

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

1 Scopus citations

Abstract

Identifying strategies to reduce health care disparities is a national priority. This study examines factors within higher performing Medicare Advantage dual-eligible special needs plans (SNPs) that contribute to improved diabetic control. These structural and process elements include nonprofit status, interdisciplinary care teams, medication management, home visiting clinicians, and motivational interviewing. We suggest further research into the value of requiring all Medicare plans serving duals comply with standards for the SNP Model of Care. Finally, we recommend that all plans with dual and nondual members report scores separately to demonstrate the quality provided to the dual population.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)63-75
Number of pages13
JournalJournal of Ambulatory Care Management
Volume39
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2016

Keywords

  • care delivery
  • diabetes
  • managed care
  • patient engagement
  • quality measures
  • special need populations

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Successful strategies for reducing disparities in quality of care: Lessons from dual-eligible special needs plans'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this