title: Capitated PHO uses 'quick and dirty' system to identify high-risk patients.
abstract: This capitated PHO's chief executive took some time to identify key ICD-9 codes and develop a homemade system for identifying high-risk patients who could benefit from case management.
mesh_terms: D002204:Capitation Fee; D019090:Case Management; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006759:Hospital-Physician Joint Ventures / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D010351:Patient Discharge; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods*