Integrated Care refers to a coordinated approach to healthcare delivery that seeks to ensure that an individual’s various health needs are met in a seamless manner. It involves the linkage of different healthcare services, such as primary, secondary, and tertiary care, as well as social services, to provide comprehensive and holistic support to patients. The goal is to improve health outcomes by fostering cooperation among healthcare providers, streamlining care processes, and enhancing the patient experience. Integrated Care emphasizes the importance of treating the whole person rather than just specific health conditions, promoting continuity of care across different settings and disciplines. This helps to avoid fragmentation in healthcare, reduces duplication of services, and ultimately leads to better management of chronic diseases, improved patient satisfaction, and more efficient use of resources.
An innovative approach to healthcare delivery is swiftly gaining traction across the nation, as health systems like UF Health are embracing the concept of integrated care facilities that offer both…