Legislation included in the congressional budget deal makes great strides in improving care for the most vulnerable patients, who account for a large proportion of health care spending, say Commonwealth Fund President David Blumenthal, M.D., and Denver Health CEO Robin Wittenstein in a new op-ed in The Hill. The CHRONIC Care Act gives Medicare managed care plans new flexibility to better care for patients with complex health needs and offers opportunities to expand telehealth services, for example. Blumenthal and Wittenstein underscore that while these policies are a great start, their implementation will be important to monitor.
Move Forward with Budget Agreement to Advance Care for Adults with Complex Needs
