A partnership model for children with complex medical conditions: The Champlain Complex Care Programme in Canada![]() Costs and savingsThe pilot project and subsequent Complex Care Programme has been funded by the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and the partner organisations, with in-kind services (administrative expenses, office and clinic space and overhead, allied health) provided by each. The annual budget for the pilot which supports the programme team has averaged $350,000 (Canadian Dollars). Results from the pilot show that, in addition to making a significant difference to the health of individuals in the programme (as outlined above), the pilot actually made a major contribution to reducing healthcare costs by almost $1 million (Canadian dollars) each year, compared to annual costs of $0.35 million (Canadian dollars). This has amounted to total savings over three years of approximately $1.65 million (Canadian dollars). Specifically, the cost reductions to the overall health system have included:
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