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Wide Embrace of the Age-Friendly Care 4Ms Framework

A study · NEJM catalyst innovations in care delivery · Oct 22, 2026

What this means

Many NEJM Catalyst Insights Council members say their organizations have adopted some or all of the 4Ms Framework to care for aging adults, but measurable value is often lacking.

A plain-English summary is on its way. Until then, this is the start of the authors' own summary.

Tested inPeople
Who it was tested in
People
Kind of research
A study

The science

Original title
Wide Embrace of the Age-Friendly Care 4Ms Framework.
Authors
Adler-Milstein J
Journal
NEJM catalyst innovations in care delivery
Published
Oct 22, 2026
Study type
Study · in humans

Abstract

Many NEJM Catalyst Insights Council members say their organizations have adopted some or all of the 4Ms Framework to care for aging adults, but measurable value is often lacking.

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Adler-Milstein J Wide Embrace of the Age-Friendly Care 4Ms Framework. NEJM catalyst innovations in care delivery. 2026. doi:10.1056/CAT.26.0594. PMID: 42904682. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42904682/

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