Both the American Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons issued statements that encouraging patients to seek out the treatment that best suits their needs.

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The National Guard also evacuated more than 17, 000 people, including 325 special-needs patients, from New Orleans.

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He identifies doctors and hospitals that seem to be providing particularly ineffective care for high-needs patients, and encourages clients to shift contracts.

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Jeff Brenner was on his advisory board, along with others who have pioneered the concept of intensive outpatient care for complex high-needs patients.

NEWYORKER: The Hot Spotters