Home Care for Elderly Patients Reduces Hospitalizations

Some elderly patients discharged from hospitals either do not have a regular primary care physician or are temporarily unable to visit them due to health or transportation issues. The lack of follow-up and compliance to post-hospitalization care often leads to re-hospitalization and/or a downward health spiral.

Home Physicians works proactively with hospitalists and discharge planners to understand and adapt the plan of care. With our singular focus on physician home visits, we understand the needs of the patients and caregivers, and can respond quickly to new referrals, often within 48 hours. We are accustomed to dealing with home health and DME approvals, and coordinate with office-based physicians as well.

The implementation of electronic medical records creates typed visit documentation, up-to-date prescription drug records, and more accuracy on ICD9 codes. All visit documentation, physician orders, and prescription changes are sent to appropriate medical professionals.

Good follow-up physician care and patient compliance can reduce re-hospitalizations and ER visits, as well as avoid downward health spirals. Call us today for more information.