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More older Americans with chronic health problems are opting to live at home

Greater Numbers of U.S. Seniors Are Being Cared for at Home

HealthDay.com - Jul 13, 2016 0

Sharpest increase in home care observed among older Americans with milder disabilities

The home-based primary care model at the core of the Independence at Home Demonstration has the potential to produce considerable savings for Medicare and Medicaid

Home-Based Primary Care Model Can Produce Medicare Savings

HealthDay.com - Jun 14, 2016 0

Model at core of Independence at Home Demonstration can cut costs for Medicare, Medicaid

Cardiac surgery patients who receive home visits from physician's assistants are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital and may also have lower overall health care costs

Home Visits May Help Reduce Cardiac Surgery Readmissions

HealthDay.com - Jan 26, 2016 0

Two visits from cardiac surgery PAs tied to fewer hospital readmissions after surgery

Failed communication attempts are associated with readmission among Medicare beneficiaries with congestive heart failure

Failed Communication Associated With Readmission

HealthDay.com - Jul 16, 2015 0

But, after adjustment for other variables, link not significant

At least 2.5 million more workers will be needed to provide long-term care for older Americans by 2030

Over 2 Million More Long-Term Care Workers Needed by 2030

HealthDay.com - Jun 9, 2015 0

Biggest need is in home and personal care aides, expert says

Home-based primary care practices vary in terms of size and approaches to quality of care assessment

House Call Primary Care Practices Vary Substantially

HealthDay.com - May 28, 2015 0

One-third of practices use a defined quality improvement process

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