AJMC October 20, 2020
As home-based care utilization rises, an exploration of potential unintended consequences is necessary. The authors focus on support gaps, informal caregiving, and failure to meaningfully engage clinicians.
Am J Manag Care. 2021;27(3):In Press
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Takeaway Points
Home-based care is on the rise. With this transition, a detailed exploration of the potential unintended consequences is necessary. In this article, we discuss this trend and focus on 3 effects that may be already underway:
- Gaps in support and quality,
- increased informal caregiving and costs to society, and
- failure to meaningfully engage clinicians.
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The past century was dominated by facility-based care, but a transition to health care at home is underway. For the first time since...
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