(Journal of America’s Physician Groups, Spring 2022, Conference Edition) Recognizing the complex needs of people living with COPD, Desert Oasis Health Care (DOHC) established a pharmacist-led, value-based care coordination program for high-risk, high-need COPD patients. In 2020, DOHC utilized its 20-year relationship with patient engagement firm Altura to add an innovative component to care coordination: an early warning and alert system to avoid emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations and reduce costs for patients with COPD. SEE MORE: (opens PDF for review or download)