Program 2: COPD Hospital Avoidance Preventing Exacerbations Before They Escalate
Clinical Model
• Rapid response respiratory interventions
• Medication adherence & inhaler technique optimization
• Full collaberation with pulmonologists
Value to Health Plans
• Reduced ER visits and 30 day readmissions
• Supports HEDIS COPD measures
•Lowers readmission related penalties
Evidence
• COPD collaborative: $351K ED cost avoidance + $2.6M avoided hospital revisits (COPD Foundation)
• Home‑based COPD management reduces acute utilization (Criner et al., Chest)