Home Health Care News November 13, 2024
Home care medicine has expanded significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, with increasing demand from patients and improved payment models – in some cases. This shift has increased the need for a larger home-based care workforce, one filled with individuals that understand the ins and outs of treating people in their homes.
The number of hospital-at-home programs providing acute inpatient-level care increased following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver, as hospitals sought to enhance capacity, reduce readmissions and cut costs.
In addition, the shift toward value-based care and technological advancements, including in-home diagnostic testing and remote patient monitoring, has contributed to the growth of this specific type of care.
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