Publications by authors named "Andrea LeFever"

The purpose of the study was to assess whether the effects of a mobile predictive intervention used by Service Coordinators (SCs) reduce hospital utilization in a Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) population in Baltimore city during a 5-month intervention. SC participants ( = 11) were recruited to treatment or control groups. LTSS clients ( = 420) followed their SC randomization assignment.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Andrea LeFever"

  • Andrea LeFever's research primarily focuses on the intersection of mobile technology and healthcare, specifically in the context of long-term services and supports (LTSS) for Medicaid populations.
  • In her 2021 study, she conducted a cluster randomized clinical trial to evaluate the impact of a mobile predictive intervention managed by Service Coordinators on reducing hospital utilization among LTSS clients in Baltimore City.
  • The findings indicated that the use of mobile technology by Service Coordinators could potentially lead to a reduction in hospital visits, highlighting the effectiveness of innovative solutions in care coordination for vulnerable populations.