Heart Failure

Processes and Outcomes of Congestive Heart Failure Care by Different Types of Primary Care Models

“…1–4 The proportion of seniors living with CHF is projected to increase in the future, in part because of improved survival from myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and other causes of CHF. 4–7 CHF contributes to premature death, disability, and increased health care costs. 1–4 High-quality primary care can improve the processes of CHF care and reduce the occurrence of these negative outcomes.…”

“…4–7 CHF contributes to premature death, disability, and increased health care costs. 1–4 High-quality primary care can improve the processes of CHF care and reduce the occurrence of these negative outcomes. 4,5 Having a stable primary care provider is critical to cost-effective care, better outcomes of care, and higher patient satisfaction, especially for seniors living with complex chronic diseases.…”

“…3–7 CHF care requires effective integration and coordination of care across various settings and multiple providers. 4–7,14 The growing shortage of primary care physicians (PCPs) is a major obstacle to effective primary care. 5–7 To address this shortage, many states have enacted laws allowing nurse practitioners (NPs) to practice independently as primary care providers for seniors living with CHF and other chronic diseases.…”

“…Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a growing public health problem and a major contributor to emergency department (ER) visits and potentially preventable hospitalizations in the elderly population. 1–4 The proportion of seniors living with CHF is projected to increase in the future, in part because of improved survival from myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and other causes of CHF. 4–7 CHF contributes to premature death, disability, and increased health care costs.…”