Utilization Outcomes of a Pilot Primary Care Team Redesign.

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of a team-based primary care redesign on primary care, emergency department (ED) and urgent care (UC) utilization, and new patient access to primary care.

Study Design: A retrospective pre-post difference-in-differences analysis of utilization outcomes for patients on a redesigned primary care team compared to a standard primary care group.

Methods: Within a patient-centered medical home, a pilot team was developed comprising 2 colocated "teamlets" of 1 physician, 1 nurse practitioner (NP), 1 registered nurse (RN), and 2 licensed practical nurses (LPNs).