• Kaufman BG, Zhang W, Shibeika S, Huang RW, Xu T, Ingram C, Gustavson AM, Holland DE, Vanderboom C, Van Houtven CH, Griffin JM. Economic Value of Unpaid Family Caregiver Time Following Hospital Discharge and at End of Life. Journal of pain and symptom management. 2024 Dec 1; 68(6):632-640.e2.
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• VA-GRACE Program Effectively Supports Aging Veterans and Caregivers But Does Not Reduce Readmissions
  The Geriatric Resources for Assessment and Care of Elders (GRACE) program is a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model that provides home-based geriatric care management. This study evaluated VA-GRACE from its implementation (2010) to 2020 in terms of its effect on mortality and readmissions – and examined patient, caregiver, primary care provider, and VA-GRACE staff satisfaction. Findings sho...
  
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• Examining the Investment in Caring for High-Needs Patients
  Since 2013, VA has invested more than $22 million in fostering and testing interventions within patient-centered medical homes at five demonstration sites to improve care for Veterans at highest risk for hospitalizations or death. In this commentary, VA authors involved in this project, known as the VA PACT Intensive Management program, reflect on lessons learned about improving care for this popu...
  
  Date: September 10, 2021
• Veteran-Directed Care Adds to Options for Medically Complex Veterans Living in the Community – Without Raising Costs
  One way in which VA facilitates independence and supports caregivers is through the Veteran-Directed Care (VDC) program, part of VA’s Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care Services. VDC enables enrollees to hire family members, friends, or neighbors as paid caregivers and also provides caregiver support, including caregiver training and burden monitoring. This study evaluated the incidence of VA ...
  
  Date: June 1, 2019
• VA Experience with Implementing Intensive Primary Care Programs for Veterans at Highest Risk
  This case study describes VA’s experience with implementing intensive primary care programs, as well as the program elements that appear to be necessary to meet the complex care needs of these high-risk Veterans. Findings showed that the PACT Intensive Management program (PIM) has been successfully implemented for more than three years at five demonstration sites in the VA healthcare system. The P...
  
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• Impact of Comprehensive Caregiver Support Program on VA Healthcare Utilization and Cost
  The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) supports caregivers of Veterans from the post-9/11 era who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) or supervision or protection because of the residual effect of injuries sustained during their service. A monthly stipend is provided to caregivers based on Veterans’ care needs. In this study, investigators examined...
  
  Date: April 1, 2017

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