Which statement best differentiates care coordination from care management in team-based care?

Which statement best differentiates care coordination from care management in team-based care?

• A. Care coordination is only within a hospital, care management only in outpatient
• B. Care coordination focuses on communication and arranging services; care management is an ongoing plan for proactive follow-up for complex patients
• C. Care coordination never includes patient contact; care management includes only medication management
• D. Care coordination is about electronic records; care management is about scheduling appointments

Answer: (B)