Personal intervention reducing frequent, uninsured ER visits at Regional One
Diabetes patient Percy Earl talks with social worker Renesa Clemons about his diet, medicine, and how often he checks blood sugar during an interview on Dec. 18, 2018, at Regional One Health. Clemons' visit was part of a data-driven effort to reduce high-frequency patients through proactive intervention at Regional One. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Early results show new Regional One Health program cutting costs, but also improving the lives of uninsured patients who visit too frequently for a variety of reasons.
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Assisi Foundation of Memphis Megan Williams Regional One Health Susan CooperMichelle Corbet
Michelle Corbet covers business for The Daily Memphian. Prior to, she was a reporter at the Memphis Business Journal. A native Memphian and University of Memphis graduate, Michelle covered business in Conway, Arkansas after college. Michelle got her start covering business as an intern at The Commercial Appeal.
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