Health Affairs Paper: Receipt Of Home-Based Medical Care Among Older Beneficiaries Enrolled In Fee-For-Service Medicare
Health Affairs has published a paper, "Receipt Of Home-Based Medical Care Among Older Beneficiaries Enrolled In Fee-For-Service Medicare."
The first of a new Health Affairs series on ‘Age-Friendly Health,’ this study explores the characteristics of older adults that receive home-bound medical care. This type of care constitutes a longitudinal treatment of acute and chronic conditions for patients at home, different from home health services, which usually consist of home health aide services and short-term skilled nursing care.
In comparison to standard office visits, home-bound medical care has been shown to generate higher patient and caregiver satisfaction, and cost savings. The study notes that many more people may benefit from this care than the number who currently receive it; thus policies that support the expansion of this care will help ensure that vulnerable people can benefit from this high-value, patient-centered model of care.
To go to the abstract, click here.
To learn more about JAHF's support of the Age-Friendly Health series, click here.
The John A. Hartford Foundation supports home-based care through this grant.