What is a key outcome of the pilot program?

• A. No change in ED visits
• B. Increased costs per participant
• C. Higher hospitalization rates
• D. $85/month cost reduction per participant and reduced ED visits and hospitalizations

Answer: (D)

The main concept being tested is that a successful pilot program should show both financial savings and improved use of health services. The option describing a per‑participant monthly cost reduction along with reduced emergency department visits and fewer hospitalizations best fits this idea. The $85/month saving per participant provides a concrete financial benefit, while the reductions in ED visits and hospitalizations show the program is achieving better care management and preventing more costly acute care needs. The other possibilities imply no change, increased costs, or worse outcomes, which would not demonstrate the positive impact a pilot aims to prove.