Using Community Partnerships to Integrate Health and Social Services for High-Need, High-Cost Patients

This briefing from the Commonwealth Fund examines the evidence on integrated community health and care services for patients with complex and multiple needs in the U.S. It identifies the five common challenges to implementing an integrated approach successfully and outlines solutions for these challenges.

JLA seeks views on safe care for adults with complex health needs

The James Lind Alliance (JLA) is seeking help with their research into the safe care for adults with complex health needs.

The JLA and the NIHR Imperial Patient Safety Translational Research Centre are calling on healthcare professionals, including members and fellows of the College, to submit questions they would like answered on the subject.

Submitted questions will then be prioritised through a second survey in order to determine the top ten priority areas for the research.

Designing a High-Performing Health Care System for Patients with Complex Needs

Ten Recommendations for Policymakers from The Commonwealth Fund International Experts Working Group on Patients with Complex Needs