This article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association explores options for improved medical care for frail older patients through comprehensive care and a linked comprehensive payment model. Because of chronic conditions and high costs, many frail elderly people are dual eligibles, relying upon Medicare and Medicaid.

Chattopadhyay, A. and Bindman, A. B. (2010). Linking a comprehensive payment model to comprehensive care of frail elderly patients: a dual approach. Journal of the American Medical Association, 304(17):1948-1949. doi: 10.1001/jama.2010.1634 http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/304/17/1948.short

Authors: Arpita Cattopadhyay and Andrew B. Bindman