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NC InCK: A Case Study in Whole-Child Care

Rushina Cholera1,2,3, Sarah W Allin4, Richard J Chung1

  • 1Pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine.

North Carolina Medical Journal
|September 23, 2024
PubMed

Insights

North Carolina Integrated Care for Kids (NC InCK) is a pilot program promoting whole-child health for Medicaid children. Early findings offer insights into this innovative healthcare delivery and payment model.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health Services
  • Healthcare Delivery Models
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Medicaid-enrolled children face fragmented care, hindering holistic health.
  • The North Carolina Integrated Care for Kids (NC InCK) initiative addresses this gap.
  • Pilot programs are crucial for testing novel healthcare approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe early learnings from the NC InCK program.
  • To evaluate the implementation of a whole-child health model.
  • To inform future pediatric healthcare delivery and payment reforms.

Main Methods:

  • NC InCK is a pilot health care delivery and payment model.
  • The model targets Medicaid-enrolled children in five North Carolina counties.
  • This study focuses on qualitative insights and early implementation data.

Main Results:

  • Early implementation data from NC InCK is being analyzed.
  • Key learnings are emerging regarding integrated care coordination.
  • The program aims to improve health outcomes for children.

Conclusions:

  • The NC InCK model shows promise for promoting whole-child health.
  • Integrated care delivery and payment reform are vital for pediatric populations.
  • Further research is needed to assess long-term impacts and scalability.

Keywords:
Integrated Care for KidsRushina Cholerahealth carehealth policypediatricswhole-child care

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