Trump administration looks to take Medicaid outside the doctor's office

Meals delivered to the homes of patients with Type 2 diabetes. Air conditioners installed to help asthma patients breathe more easily during the summer. Uber rides provided so patients without cars can get to their doctor’s appointments.

All of these ideas aren’t typically considered part of traditional medical care, but, increasingly, health insurers, hospitals, and government officials see them as ways to keep patients healthy. The alternative has long been to wait until patients get sick or need a trip to the emergency room, but doing so is costly.