Care Fragmentation, Care Continuity, and Care Coordination—How They Differ and Why It Matters
Lisa M. Kern, Julie Bynum, Harold Alan Pincus
Abstract
This Viewpoint considers why fragmentation occurs and suggests a potential path forward for developing evidenced-based strategies that can reduce the occurrence of fragmentation and its associated harms.
Topics & Concepts
Fragmentation (computing)MedicineContinuum of careRisk analysis (engineering)Intensive care medicineHealth careEconomic growthEconomicsOperating systemComputer sciencePrimary Care and Health OutcomesHealthcare Policy and ManagementChronic Disease Management Strategies