Beyond the Camden Coalition’s randomized controlled trial: Lessons for the complex care field on addressing patient needs

Over the last month, many in the complex care field have been abuzz about the release of the randomized controlled trial (RCT) study for the nationally recognized Camden Core Model. While the study results were not positive in terms of reducing six-month readmission rates for a very high-need subset of patients, the findings highlight critical opportunities for improving care management interventions that target highly medically and socially complex populations.

The Better Care Playbook recently spoke with David Labby, MD, PhD, former chief medical officer for Health Share of Oregon, long-time innovator of care improvements for vulnerable populations, and member of the Playbook Advisory Group, who shared his perspectives on the implications of the Camden Coalition’s RCT results.