Dr. Steve Deutsch – Strategies for Improving Care Coordination for Individuals with I/DD

Resources For Integrated Care

In this podcast, Dr. Steve Deutsch, the Chief Medical Officer of Partners Health Plan of New York, discusses A Managed Care Approach to Improve the Quality of Care for Persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). These podcasts, excerpted from an August 2022 webinar, discuss strategies for providing coordinated care for individuals with I/DD, including person-centered medical assessment considerations for individuals with I/DD, risk stratification strategies to drive interventions, and family or caregiver support, education, and outreach. Speakers describe the current gaps in care for individuals with I/DD and share strategies for delivering person-centered care for individuals with I/DD through use of interdisciplinary teams (IDTs) and innovative care coordination models.