alunecare

Alunecare is a framework for delivering healthcare that emphasizes continuity, coordination, and personalization across the care continuum. The term is used in academic and policy discussions to describe practices that connect primary care, specialty services, social supports, and community resources to support patients over time.

Key principles include proactive care planning that anticipates needs, multidisciplinary teams across settings, shared care plans accessible to patients and caregivers, activation of digital health tools and data sharing, and a focus on patient autonomy and self-management.

Common applications include management of chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, heart disease), geriatric care, post-acute transition support, and home-based care programs. Implementation typically involves structured care pathways, regular follow-up, care coordinators, and interoperable electronic health records to facilitate information flow.

Regulatory and adoption aspects: there is no single global standard; approaches vary by country and health system. Evaluation often uses outcomes such as hospital readmissions, emergency visits, patient satisfaction, and adherence to care plans. Critics note that successful alunecare programs require investment in staffing, training, and health IT, and benefits may depend on local context.

History: the concept emerged in the 2010s in response to fragmentation in care for patients with complex needs, influenced by general moves toward integrated and patient-centered care.