Home Health Care News October 2, 2023
The utilization of home-based primary care (HBPC) for high-need, high-cost patients could lead to lower rates of potentially avoidable hospitalizations after two years of care.
That’s according to a new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. However, the study did not find any conclusive evidence that showed HBPC reduces avoidable hospitalizations in the first year.
“This suggests that the impacts of HBPC may take time to accrue,” Laura Kimmey, principal researcher with the data solutions and research firm Mathematica, told HHCN. “For example, developing a trusting relationship and effective communication through HBPC can allow primary care providers to become aware of acute issues and worsening chronic conditions so the provider can address the problem early.”
Kimmey and...
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