PM identified patients with higher hospitalization and mortality rates compared to PCP-referred patients. But the latter showed increasing hospitalization rates over time thereby suggesting that PCPs may be able to predict future deterioration in patients with relatively good current health status. These patients may most likely benefit from preventive services like CM.
Gilberto M. MaiaJovanil OliveiraMônica Dias Martins
Margarita Lopéz MayaLuis E. Lander