Research Areas of Study Regarding Peer Support Initiatives in Medical Homes
| Comparative effectiveness |
| What are the differential effects of peer support interventions that are targeted to patient disease states (eg, diabetes, depression), medical comorbidities, and demographic characteristics? |
| What is the incremental benefit of peer support interventions for patients who are already engaged in behavior or self-management programs? |
| How can peer support interventions interface effectively with emerging health information technologies to improve care? |
| Cost-effectiveness |
| What is the cost-effectiveness of peer support programs compared with other behavior and disease management programs? |
| What are the indirect benefits of peer support programs to medical homes? |
| What are the financial models that can provide for the sustained viability of peer support programs in medical homes? |