Impact of an Enhanced Comprehensive Heart Failure Program on Emergency Department Visits in Heart Failure Patients

Chang, Eric Y.; Wirth, Diane; Quinn, Brandi; Balan, Shuba; Fatima, Shaheen; Onwuanyi, Anekwe

doi:10.1016/s0735-1097(18)31261-0

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“…Since the launch, 30-day readmission has declined 23% and the program indicates positive improvements. [34][35][36][37] The GHFP is based in the Grady Health System (GHS), a public safety-net hospital located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.…”

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“…Third, we did not compare these costs relative to outcomes. Although these activities show potential for reducing readmissions [34][35][36][37] and reducing hospital readmissions is one way to improve health at a lower cost, 65 the focus of the present paper was to inform implementation of existing strategies. Addressing social needs is important; however, health care providers may be concerned about using resources if the benefits are not observed by their health system.…”

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“…The program was launched in 2011 to improve health, reduce hospital readmissions, and decrease hospital length of stay and the use of emergency departments. Since the launch, 30‐day readmission has declined 23% and the program indicates positive improvements 34‐37 . The GHFP is based in the Grady Health System (GHS), a public safety‐net hospital located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.…”

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The implementation cost of a safety‐net hospital program addressing social needs in Atlanta

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Objective: To describe the cost of integrating social needs activities into a health care program that works toward health equity by addressing socioeconomic barriers. Data Sources/Study Setting: Costs for a heart failure health care program based in a safety-net hospital were reported by program staff for the program year May 2018-April 2019. Additional data sources included hospital records, invoices, and staff survey. Study Design:We conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional, case study of a program that includes health education, outpatient care, financial counseling and free medication; transportation and home services for those most in need; and connections to other social services. Program costs were summarized overall and for mutually exclusive categories: health care program (fixed and variable) and social needs activities.Data Collection: Program cost data were collected using a activity-based, microcosting approach. In addition, we conducted a survey that was completed by key staff to understand time allocation.

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