The concept of an integrated practice unit (IPU) would offer patients with the same disease – Parkinson’s is explored in this article but the model has broader applicability – a team of specialists with appropriate resources at hand for the care of a complex chronic condition. Several case examples of providers who are developing this type of care include:
- ParkinsonNet in The Netherlands
- Kaiser Permanente
- Van Andel Research Institute (Grand Rapids, MI) – based on the ParkinsonNet model
- Cleveland Clinic
The author identifies two components as critical for an IPU: patient-reported outcome measures and focus on value.
Sources: McKee, K. (2019, August 1). Creating “one-stop shop” care for Parkinson’s. NEJM Catalyst. Click here: https://catalyst.nejm.org/one-stop-shop-care-parkinsons/
Kaiser Permanente. Our care model. Click here: https://parkinsonscare.kaiserpermanente.org/our-care-model/
Van Andel Institute and ParkinsonNet explore partnership. (2015, June 2). News Release. Click here: http://www.parkinsonnet.info/news/van-andel-institute-and-parkinsonnet-explore-partnership
Porter, M.E., Teisberg, E.O. (2019, June). Cleveland Clinic: Transformation and growth 2015. HBS Case Collection. Click here: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=36929 Posted by AHA Resource Center (312) 422-2050, rc@aha.org
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