University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences study finds savings in Blue Cross patient-centered medical homes

Two patient-centered medical home programs involving Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield beneficiaries generated savings of $80 per person per quarter by the end of the fourth year, a study found. Researchers with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences compared spending and health care utilization in three patient-centered medical home payment models, where a single medical practice coordinates care for patients and is paid a monthly care management fee.