Impact of Technology-Enabled Care Coordination on Self-Reported Symptoms in Medicare Advantage Members With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Longitudinal Study (American Journal of Gastroenterology)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) presents unique challenges for older adults, particularly those in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. In this population, multiple comorbidities and fragmented care pathways exacerbate disease burden and contribute to poorer outcomes. Traditional models often fail to provide proactive monitoring to prevent symptom escalation, Emergency Department use, and declining quality of life. Technology-enabled care coordination offers a promising approach to address these gaps. SonarMD’s program includes monthly patient-reported check-ins, alert thresholds, coordinator outreach, escalation to GI-directed care (earlier appointments, medication optimization, labs), and lifestyle support. We hypothesize that improved outcomes are associated with earlier intervention triggered by remote symptom surveillance.