Long-Term Impact of a Postdischarge Community Health Worker Intervention on Health Care Costs in a Safety-Net System

Authors Galbraith, A.A. , Meyers, D.J. , Ross-Degnan, D. , Burns, M.E. , Vialle-Valentin, C.E. , et. al.

Date 2017

Keywords Financing, Health Equity, Research and Evaluation Methods, Scope of Practice, US- based

Evaluates the cost-effectiveness of postdischarge patient navigation. Draws on data from a safety net system and examines costs for 180 days post discharge.