Person-Centered Care Planning for Persons with MCC (PCORTF 21.11)

The contract focuses on advancing the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's mission to integrate person-centered care planning as a standard practice for individuals with multiple chronic conditions (MCC). It aims to identify key research priorities, develop strategies, and provide recommendations that promote effective dissemination and implementation of person-centered care approaches in healthcare settings. The effort will establish actionable next steps to ensure that care planning is routinely and meaningfully incorporated into treatment for persons with MCC. This initiative is anticipated to support improved coordination and personalization of care, enhancing patient outcomes by addressing complex health needs through collaborative planning. The contract is forecasted by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and involves collaboration with assigned program contacts to guide the research agenda and implementation framework. The overarching goal is to embed person-centered care planning into everyday clinical practice, making it a fundamental aspect of care for patients managing multiple chronic illnesses.