Specialty Care Stories

Read how value-based care can benefit health services for patients with specific types of symptoms and conditions, from cancer to hip replacements, and other needs.

• Flexibility to Best Meet Patient Needs: Connor's Story  |  En Español
  A Virginia teacher with kidney disease says home treatment allows him to continue work he loves
• Dialysis from the Comfort of Home: Letisha’s Story  |  En Español
  Home dialysis provided ‘better outcomes, a better lifestyle,’ says Brooklyn woman who continued working through treatment  
• Supporting Providers to Support Patients: Northwestern Hospital’s Story  |  En Español
  "A big part is empowering the patients," says Chicago cardiologist of Medicare pilot program that allowed for increased follow-up and improved health outcomes
• Coordinating Care: Maxine’s Story  |  En Español
  Dance instructor was able to continue working despite a cancer diagnosis, thanks to coordination by her health care team
• Flexibility to Best Meet Patient Needs: Jacqueline's Story as a Care Partner  |  En Español
  "I became very comfortable with it" says wife of kidney dialysis patient who learned to administer treatment at home
• Faster, Safer Recovery at Home After Joint Replacement: CJR Model Participant Stories  |  En Español
  Providers participating in Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model say shift to home recovery delivers major benefits for patients