The impact of alternative arrangements, contingent jobs, and work secured through an app on the well-being of working age adults: Results from the California Work and Health Survey.

Background: There is recognition of the growing prevalence of alternative work arrangements, contingent jobs, and work secured through an app. However, there have been few systematic efforts to understand the impact of these forms of work on individuals and households.

Methods: The data derive from the California Work and Health Survey administered to a sample of the working age population of the state solicited through random-digit dialing of cell phone numbers.

Alternative payment models lead to strategic care coordination workforce investments.

Background: Care coordination is generally viewed as a key to success for health systems seeking to adapt to a range of new value-based payment policies.

Purpose: This study explores care coordination staffing in four health systems participating in new payment models, including Medicaid payment reform and Accountable Care Organizations.

Methods: Comparative case study design is used to describe models of care coordination.