Home Health Care News February 3, 2023
Self-directed care undeniably has a place in the future of home-based care.
How big that place is, however, is still up in the air.
There are many benefits to offering self-directed or consumer-directed care, especially for patients who would rather be cared for by a caregiver of choice. States see it as a win-win because it lowers the cost of care and gives families their preferred option.
At the same time, it can be susceptible to fraud and can put providers, payers and patients in vulnerable positions.
The pros
Traditionally, personal care providers will recruit, hire and place caregivers in an individual’s home for care.
Self-directed care providers will allow seniors and people with disabilities to choose their own non-medical caregiver....
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