To integrate management of social drivers of health with complex clinical needs of older adults, we connected patients aged 60 and above from primary care practices with a nurse practitioner (NP) led Interagency Care Team (ICT) of geriatrics providers and community partners via electronic consult. The NP conducted a geriatric assessment via telephone, then the team met to determine recommendations. Thirteen primary care practices referred 123 patients (median age = 76) who had high rates of emergency department use and hospitalization (28.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF