Fierce Healthcare May 6, 2021
UnitedHealthcare is launching a new home health program that aims to reduce the likelihood of poor outcomes after discharge from the hospital or skilled nursing facility.
Healthy at Home is built specifically for UHC’s group retiree Medicare Advantage plans, the insurer said, and will allow employers and plan sponsors to cover a range of post-discharge services, including food and transportation.
Through the program, members can access 28 home-delivered meals, two meals per day for two weeks after discharge, UnitedHealth said. In addition, they’ll be provided with up to 12 one-way rides for care following their hospital or nursing home stay.
In addition, Healthy at Home would cover six hours of home nursing care...
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