Fierce Healthcare March 11, 2024
LAS VEGAS — Francisco Dizon, 77 years old, sat comfortably in his living room as a team of clinicians took his vital signs and administered IV medications to treat his urinary tract infection. While he received medical treatment, his wife, Esperanza, stood close by, speaking with the medical team and graciously offering them something to eat.
The couple, who were college sweethearts and have been married 56 years, are now familiar with the realities of managing serious health challenges as Francisco, who has diabetes, makes frequent trips to the hospital.
Instead of another hospital stay, they opted for DispatchHealth’s hospital alternative care-at-home program, called advanced care, to address Francisco’s UTI. Opting for hospital-level services in their home meant Esperanza could...
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