Coordinating care improves health outcomes while controlling costs1
This indicator tracks the percent of patients whose doctors' office helps coordinate care with other providers and services. Moving the system toward integrated and coordinated care allows patients to receive care in the most appropriate setting, reduces duplication, and enhances quality.2
Coordinated Outpatient Care for Adults
In 2011 (baseline year), 67.0% of patients had a doctor’s office who helped coordinate care with other providers and services. The current value in 2018 was 62.9%. The updated 2034 target is to be determined (TBD).
Baseline
67.0%
Target
TBD
Indicator Highlights
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Approximately 5% of the population accounts for over half of health care costs in a typical year.1
Major contributing factors include multiple chronic conditions (complex needs) or end of life care.1
About 38% of Californians have one or more chronic conditions, and almost 25% experience limitations in their daily activities due to chronic conditions.1
A 2008 survey of US adults with chronic conditions found1:
19% found difficult to contact their providers during practice hours.
60% were unable to get the advice they needed when calling a help line.
After hours, 60% found it difficult to access the care without going to the emergency room.
22% of those seeking an appointment with a specialist faced wait times of a month or more.
Percentage of Adults Receiving Coordinated Outpatient Care, by Demographic Category
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