Abstract

Mobile integrated health (MIH) leverages existing EMS infrastructure to provide care beyond the 911 system using community paramedics. MIH has been piloted in a variety of setting to improve access and health outcomes; however, little rigorous evidence exists to support effectiveness. Heart failure (HF) constitutes a substantial burden on both health systems and patients due to preventable ED visits and hospital admissions. Prior studies of telehealth alone have not demonstrated significant reductions in preventable healthcare utilization among patients with HF.

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